RN Admission Coordinator, Acute Rehabilitation

Admission Coordinator

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

• Facilitate access to inpatient rehab and manage related communication
• Interview patients and prepare necessary admission documents
• Serve as a key point of contact between the insurance provider, case manager(s), patients, and caregivers

Responsibilities:

• Track and communicate patient referrals and patient referral status
• Meet and communicate with patients and families
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external case management staff
• Insurance verification and pre-certification submission
• Conduct pre-certification checks/updates and provide weekly insurance updates for admitted patients
• Communicate weekly team conference notes
• Attend team conference, AM huddle, and unit meetings
• Initiate and track expedited appeals
• Assess potential patient charts for medical necessity, medical stability, therapy needs, and other qualifying criteria
• Provide estimated Length of Stay (LOS) according to IRF-PAI
• Code/tier patients working with HIM Coder
• Serve as backup Clinical Liaison and PPS Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• RN license; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience as an Admission Coordinator in acute rehabilitation or a closely related field is highly preferred
• Knowledge of payor requirements
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook email system, database systems, and ability to learn EMR and CRM systems
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication
• Ability to carry out written and oral instruction, follow Policy and Procedures, and be responsive to supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with people, maintain an objective attitude, and exercise professionalism with physicians, patients, caregivers, and co-workers