Admissions Coordinator - Raleigh

Requirements

• 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.