Admissions Coordinator, University Inpatient Hospital, Full-Time

The future of rehabilitation is here. Brooks offers a unique and powerful opportunity for healthcare workers. With individualized clinical programs, you can see the positive impact you are making as patients progress toward functional independence each day. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital at Bartram Campus has quickly become one of the most sought after facilities to work at in the North Florida Region. This brand new state-of-the art 60-bed acute rehabilitation hospital will provide excellent service to patients who are recovering from injuries such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, neurologic, traumatic and medically complex conditions. Join our amazing team and collaborative culture focused on growth and education. Help us make the difference as we empower patients to achieve their highest level of recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates bed availability with the Nurse Liaison team multiple times per day
• Coordinates the denial process for Peer-to-Peer and expedited appeals with insurance providers and the appropriate physician; referring physician, attending physician, Brooks attending physician and/or the Brooks Medical Director of Admissions.
• Compiles data on daily basis for pending inpatient admissions.
• Schedules all accepted referrals for admission and coordinates the appropriate program placement
• Elevates all admission issues to the Manager of Admission Services
• Coordinates Brooks Physician signing for all Medicare and Managed Medicare admissions
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of all inpatient admissions
• Notifies multiple departments of appropriate admission alerts through bed tracking software and email communication.
• Communicates insurance coverage information to Nurse Liaisons and any appropriate Brooks interdisciplinary team members.
• Appropriately utilizes the electronic fax platform, referral platforms, and bed tracking software to support all inpatient admissions.
• Facilitates the collection, organization and distribution of transitional care documentation
• Facilitates single case agreements with out-of-contract insurance companies.
• Submits medical information, treatment plans, and therapy documentation to insurance companies to obtain pre-certifications and authorizations for all inpatient admissions.
• Verifies insurance coverage for inpatient referrals.
• Responsible for telephone inquiries for inpatient admission information and responds to internal and external correspondences.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with referral platforms such as Allscripts, NaviHealth & CareLink
• 2+ years of medical office experience.

Desired:

2+ years of experience with the verification & authorization processes for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance providers

Location: 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Shift: Full-Time Monday -Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Compensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Pay
• Vacation/Paid Time Off