Admissions Coordinator

Company: Continuecare Hospital At Medical Center
Location: Odessa
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Receives and coordinates all referrals to include notification of insurance providers for prior authorization and services covered. Assures that all admissions procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.Coordinate referrals and admissions, and manages occupancy levels of the hospital. Works with Central Business Office regarding admissions; and notifies all facilitiy divisions of admissions in a timely fashion as indicated and alerts department heads of projected changes. Maintain working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and assist with managed care referral process.Reviews daily logs and notes from Case Managers to assure continuity of care, documentation of nursing process, appropriateness of intervention/action and timeliness of documentation. Compile patient referral information and keep records concerning insurance negotiations, contracts, etc.Uses discretion and independent judgment in handling patient or physician complaints received, documents and forwards to appropriate administrative staff.Communicates with Director of Community Relations any information received from physician, patients or employees about the patients care or needs. Analyzes situations, identifies problems, identifies and evaluates alternative courses of action.by Jobble

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