Summary

Coordinate the admissions process, including communicating with referring facilities, scheduling admissions, obtaining insurance verification/authorization as indicated by Spaulding Rehabilitation entity. In accordance with Spaulding Rehabilitation policy assign patients to teams, physicians, nursing units and/or beds. Create and maintain various admissions-related statistical reports. Make admissions decisions. Oversee and perform all necessary functions related to the admissions area.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical information is reviewed to make admissions decisions, collaborating as needed with physicians, family members, case managers to uphold standards for admission.

• Coordination is provided between referral source and facility to ensure timely and smooth referral process.

• Referral information is maintained, updated, and provided to inpatient unit per established standards.

• Patient electronic information is managed via 4next and the entity referral systems per established guidelines.

• Demographic and insurance information is verified, and insurance signatures are obtained in accordance with established standards.

• Patients are assigned to physicians, nursing units and/or beds to achieve patient and organizational goals.

• Daily assignment of clinical updates is coordinated with liaison representatives covering their respective facilities.

• Conversion data and other related reports are prepared to meet established goals.

• Facility tours are provided to accurately and comprehensively represent organizational services.

• Input is provided in technology initiatives to enhance the admissions process and achieve department goals.

• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Associate's Degree in a related discipline or relevant experience required.

Preferred

• Minimum 3 years related work experience required, preferably in hospital Admissions.

Experience

Preferred

• Relevant clinical background preferred.

• Experience with medical terminology and hospital ADT system preferred.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.

Preferred

• Knowledge of insurance and insurance processes preferred.

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Attention to detail.