2-4 years of experience in healthcare admissions or referral coordination, preferably in skilled nursing or post-acute care.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, communications, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be accepted.
Strong understanding of skilled nursing facility admissions processes and healthcare reimbursement programs.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, managed care plans, and payer guidelines.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage referral and admissions activities across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
Process and track incoming referrals and admission inquiries from various healthcare sources.
Collaborate with facility staff to evaluate prospective admissions based on clinical and operational needs.
Monitor census levels and bed availability to ensure timely admissions and transfers.
Arrange necessary logistics with healthcare providers and families for smooth admissions.
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and development within the medical industry.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for full-time employees.
Tuition Assistance for further education.
401K plan available for full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Compensation & Benefits:
As a growing and essential company, we have many opportunities for growth and development within the medical industry and are committed to providing the resources and training you need.
Pay is market competitive and negotiable based on your experience.
Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition Assistance.
401K.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work inCalifornia is $75,000 to $95,000 annually. The offered pay toa successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may includebut are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experiencewithin the required industry, education, etc.
We are looking for Full-Time Centralized Referral Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating and managing referral and admissions-related activities across multiple skilled nursing facilities within an assigned region.
Receives, reviews, processes, and tracks incoming referrals and admission inquiries from hospitals, discharge planners, case managers. physicians, healthcare providers, families, and other referral sources.
Coordinates with Administrators, Directors of Nursing, admissions personnel and other appropriate staff to facilitate the timely review and evaluation of prospective admissions, including clinical, financial, and operational considerations.
Monitors census levels, bed availability, admission capabilities, and other relevant operational considerations across assigned facilities to facilitate timely admissions and transfers.
Coordinates necessary arrangements with discharge planners, case managers, families, physicians, transportation providers, and facility personnel to facilitate timely admissions and transfers.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in healthcare admissions, referral coordination, case management, or a comparable healthcare setting; experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in healthcare administration, business, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Thorough understanding of skilled nursing facility admissions processes, healthcare reimbursement programs, insurance eligibility, authorization requirements, and applicable payer guidelines.
working knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, managed care plans and other healthcare reimbursement and coverage programs.
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