Admissions Coordinator

Select Medical

Akron, OHFull-time$21–30/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$21–30/hr

Location

Akron, OH

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Admissions Coordinator manages referral intake and patient admissions as part of the Business Development Team, coordinating with hospital departments to prepare for admissions. The role is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hourly pay range of $21 to $30.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyThird-Party Insurance VerificationMedicare BenefitsCustomer ServicePrior Authorization

Qualifications

Hospital, Physician Practice, or Insurance ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED2 Years Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Admissions Coordinator

Full-time, Monday-Friday 8-5 PM, On-Site

Pay Range - $21-$30 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Up to $300/ month in bonus incentives
Extensive onboarding & training program
Customizable Health Insurance Packages

Who We Are

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Responsibilities

What an Admissions Coordinator Does

The Admissions Coordinator serves as a member of the Business Development Team through managing the referral intake and admission of all patients. You will stay in close communication with all departments to prepare for the day of admission.

A Day in the Life

You will be a champion of The Select Medical Way, which includes: putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, developing and exploring new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Conversion Call with Business Development team each morning.
Verify Medicare benefits and secondary/supplemental insurance plans of all referred patients as they arrive in Transitions of Care (TOC).
Enter accurate referral, admission, denial and/or conversion data using various on-line programs and databases.
Ensure all deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds and keep the hospital financially viable.
Communicate relevant data to clinical liaisons, case managers, prior authorization team, and physicians to help prepare for admission.
Point of coordinator on day of admissions to guarantee that all equipment, medication and other necessities are present in the patient’s room.
Physically admit patient. Then, give a tour of the facility. Finally, receive signed consent to treat forms and file.

Qualifications

Prior experience in a hospital, physician practice or insurance environment.
Knowledge of Medical terminology.

Preferred skills that will make you a successful Admissions Coordinator:

Direct experience in third party insurance verification and knowledge of how benefits under the Medicare program are applied.
Previous experience as a customer service representative for a health insurance company or provider.
Previous experience with obtaining prior authorizations.
A High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Data

Benefits of Working with Us

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care