Clinical Intake Coordinator

Clinical Intake Coordinator Amare Medical Network, Inc. - 4.0 Mars, PA Job Details Temporary | Full-time | Contract $33 - $43 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer communication Nursing Microsoft Excel Acute care facility experience EMR/EHR Driver's License Medical-surgical LPN Associate's degree

Full Job Description Clinical Intake Coordinator:

The Clinical Intake Coordinator is responsible for the referral process management for skilled and long term nursing referrals. This position is responsible for optimizing admission capability to the nursing centers, using nursing assessment skills to complete preadmission screens and eligibility verification. The Coordinator must possess excellent critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skill and problem solving. The ability to work quickly in a fast paced environment is required. This position supports regional marketing efforts and promotes the Lutheran SeniorLife continuum of care.

• Reviews all incoming referrals for admission viability to nursing centers based on admission criteria and bed availability.
• Utilizing nursing assessment skills, completes a thorough preadmission screening of residents referred to nursing centers to assure a safe transition to the appropriate level of care.

This includes the knowledge to determine medical stability, medication outliers, DHS and OBRA compliance, insurance benefits available, foresight of skilled or long term care potential and appropriate interventions related to resident safety issues.

• Maintains open and proactive communication with all customers. Addresses internal and external issues related to the admission process with appropriate parties, including referral sources, nursing center administration, and external vendors to overcome barriers. Proactively communicates potential admissions during nursing center daily census meetings.
• Identifies and follows up on opportunities to develop new and existing referral relationships, profitability, efficiency and market share.
• Gathers accurate payor information and verifies insurance coverage and eligibility.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills and processes identified for this position, such as software used for CRM, pharmacy, electronic medical record and hospitals EMR, approval processes, internal notifications and tracking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Clinical Intake Coordinator requirements include:

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and must possess either a current Practical Nurse License (LPN) or a current Registered Nurse license (RN), in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Associates Degree in related field and/or 1 year experience in long term care, preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a medical/surgical unit of an acute care facility.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Pay:

$33.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person