Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator / Director

Heartland is looking for an Admissions Coordinator to join our Social Services team.

Managing the emotional, financial, psychosocial, and medical aspects of an admission requires a solid knowledge of the center's responsibilities and the interrelation between social services, nursing, and bookkeeping.

Position Highlights:


* This position will be able to coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if centeris notable to meet a patient's needs.



* Empathetically work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.



* Participate in-service training programs as applicable.



* Develop andmaintaincontactswithappropriate communityagencies.



* Alert the Social Work Services Director and/or Administrator of identified needs for the admissions function.

Work Schedule:Daily, Monday - Friday

Job Type: Full Time

Ideal Candidate Will have:


* Experience in a medical setting orknowledge of the medical case management process,



* Ability to workinmultiple web- basedplatforms.

Superior computer skills .



* A working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, ManagedCareand other private insurances is highly preferred.



* Ability to work independently



* Superior organization and multitasking skills



* Insurance authorization experience preferred



* Medical knowledge and terminology preferred



* Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital settingin a professional and empathetic manner.



* Bachelor's degree preferred but notrequiredfrom an accredited college or university.



* Strong teamplayer mindset.

Benefits:


* Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance


* Paid Time off


* 401(k) with generous company match

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care.

Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages.

We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity , please apply today and find out more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/heartland-healthcare/

We look forward to talking with you!! EOE