Referral Admission / Intake Coordinator

The CIT (Centralized Intake Team) is looking for a Full-time Admission / Intake Coordindator with short-term rehab  and long-term experience.  This position will be officed out of South Holland Manor Health and Rehan Center located at 2145 E 170th St, South Holland, IL 60473.  

As the Admission / Intake Coordinator, you will standardize the process of ensuring accurate financial review of all admissions, as directed by community staff. This position works closely with community Admission Coordinators and Healthcare Navigators to convert referrals into admissions. The Intake Coordinator will be responsible for completing eligibility verifications, obtaining authorizations, and entering the this into the EHR. 

Responsible for monitoring changes to eligibility and coverage from third party payors accepted by individual organization communities and keeping community teams abreast of the changes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the financial and coverage aspects of skilled nursing revenue cycle to ensure accurate reimbursement from all payor sources.

Input all admission data into the EHR system including demographics, payer sources, emergency contacts, physicians, and uploading preadmission attachments.

Maintains professional and timely communication with all interactions including amongst team members, community staff, organizational leadership, referral sources, etc.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience:
Minimum of two years of professional experience in skilled nursing sales, admissions and/or healthcare business development/sales.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Understanding of the skilled nursing payer mix and a high-level understanding of third-party reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care) is required.

Must have excellent customer service skills and good organizational skills

Must be able to develop relationships and communicate effectively with remote co-workers.

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.