Admissions Coordinator

Your experience matters 

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health.  We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Admissions Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What we’re looking for 

The Admission Coordinator screens admissions, collaborates with other departments and facilities, manages waitlist, fields questions and completes preadmission paperwork and requirements. The Admission Coordinator assists in the coordination of all aspects of MDS and RAI processes by supporting the MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.  Investigates, assesses, and initiates interventions to help Elder's cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges associated with living in a LTC facility.

How you’ll contribute 

An Admission Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Interviews and assesses Elders and/or Elder's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.

• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.

• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.

• Ensures each Elder is encouraged to reach his/her maximum functional ability and helps maintain these abilities.

• Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members. Teamwork is a prime responsibility for each individual.

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.

• Determine potential expense associated with a potential admission.

• Review all applications for admission, maintain waitlist, screen referrals, act as a resource to the community.

• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS for all residents.

• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.

• Maintain current working knowledge of MDS changes and most updated RAI manual.

• Attends and participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.

• Actively involved in Family Care Conferences.

• Works closely with Facility MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Education: High School Diploma required.  Some college preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Admitting and/ or medical insurance preferred.

• Experience in handling patient admissions preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of insurance and their benefits and admitting forms. 

• Proficiency in recording admissions reservations.

• Management experience preferred. 

• Basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. 

• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, hospital staff and the general public.

• Med-Surg hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) knowledge desired.  

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance to reflect proper image for the hospital and the board members, medical staff, community leaders and fellow employees. 

• Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information, and carry out duties independently. 

Schedule: Full Time- Day

EEOC Statement

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.