Admissions Specialist Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Admissions Specialist Kindred Hospitals East District Office Philadelphia, PA Job Details Estimated:

$39.6K – $53.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Meditech English High school diploma or GED Quality improvement Typing Medical terminology Entry level Full Job Description Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Performs and provides administrative support services for the patient admission process In addition, contacts and meets with families for admission registration, maintains files and conducts special projects as assigned Essential Functions Prepares morning census status reports for review by Clinical Liaison Manager and distributes report to inter-hospital departments Enters demographic information into Meditech for admission Assists in preparation of referrals by assisting in producing copies for business office personnel to review for financial checks if indicated; follows up on financial status; assists in calling hospitals for admission dates and SNF dates; prepares copies for departments and assists in tours Maintains monthly reports on statistical information on referrals by region, type (vent versus non-vent), financial, physician, hospital, referral source, time of admission to referral, discharge recap per expiration, discharges home, discharges to other long-term nursing facilities Accesses Medicare Common Working file and calculates Medicare days Reviews and obtains signatures for admission paperwork on all admissions and forwards copies to the business office and medical records department Prepares a variety of administrative reports, statements, and rosters Gathers data and other necessary information Performs a wide variety of typing assignments, which are often confidential in nature, to include follow-up letters, per-diem letters, spreadsheets, schedules, and quarterly board reports Assists in answering phone inquiries by taking messages, taking demographic information on potential referrals, and forwarding messages by paging the Clinical Liaison Manager Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in Quality Improvement activities Establishes, maintains, and revises record keeping and filing systems Classifies, sorts, and files correspondence, records, and other documents Orders department supplies as well as support materials and giveaways for Clinical Liaison Manager Engages in a variety of contacts outside the hospital in order to obtain or relay information, arrange meetings, etc., often dealing with individuals who are influential or important to the hospital Performs other duties as requested and required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of basic word-processing and spreadsheet software required Typing skills and familiarity with medical terminology Ability to communicate with public in courteous manner Ability to work independently Prompt, efficient, accurate handling of admissions Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Performs other related duties as assigned Approximate time to travel: 0% Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent Experience On-the-job or equivalent training/experience in admitting procedures in a healthcare setting preferred