Admissions Coord HCC

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionJOB PURPOSE: Coordinates the admission/transfer/discharge of patients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by your supervisor.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Participates in the pre-admission and admission process as well as arranging for transfer of patients to other centers should the need arise.- Obtains pertinent information from patients and/or family members, referral sources, and appropriate social agencies and verify financial information prior to admission and completes admission paperwork with family and patient.- Verifies that the patient room, etc. is ready prior to admission.- Sustain contact and provide support to patient/families to include help in dealing with the family's feelings and financial responsibilities.- Visits new admissions to provide a smooth admission transition.- Orients the patient to the center environment.- Sends follow-up thank you notes to families within one week of admission.- Meets frequently with other social workers and discharge planners within the community.- Maintains up-to-date information about agencies to which referrals may be made.- Maintains active waiting list file.- Communicates admission information to other departments.- Completes understanding of admission packet and ability to explain to family/patient.- Knowledge of long-term care admission requirements.- Knowledge of advanced directives.- Knowledge and understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay and Third Party reimbursement.QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Should possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:On-the-job training provided in admission guidelines. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: NoneADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)Computer skills preferredJob: AdministrativePrimary Location: Georgia-AtlantaSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Mar 16, 2021, 9:48:15 AM

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