Admissions Coordinator - Bronx, United States - Cassena Care

Cassena Care

Verified Company

Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
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Maintains communication with hospitals and community agencies to promote the professional services the Facility provides.
Examines financial documentation to identify a source of payment to insure timely reimbursement to the Facility.
Reviews, with applicant and/or responsible party, Medicaid and Medicare eligibility requirements.
Processes appropriate admission forms with governmental agencies to insure that medical and financial eligibility criteria are met prior to and following admission.
Schedules admissions and works closely with all disciplines to prepare for the admission and his/her special needs.
Participates in the selection of appropriate room assignments to help facilitate the adjustment.
Maintains Daily Census and General Records including Admission/Discharge Registers and Medicaid Absence Registers.
Logs bed reservations for hospital stays and Leaves of Absences and processes corresponding forms when appropriate.
Maintains communication with hospital discharge planners and physicians to insure the prompt return of our residents who have been hospitalized.
Updates all admission materials and forms on an ongoing basis.
Supervises the department to insure that the daily activities and functions of the department are carried out in an efficient manner.
Works closely with the Medicaid Coordinator to insure that all required documentation is gathered and reviewed for prospective applicants so that financial issues are satisfied at the time of admission.
Performs other related duties pertaining to the Admissions Department as they may arise.
Respects the patient's right to confidentiality at all times.
Displays sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors, and coworkers
Greets and interacts with others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers, in a clear, timely, and professional ma Performs work duties willingly and with initiative.
Remains calm, and continues to work effectively in stressful situations.
Displays friendly, helpful behavior to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Demonstrates judgment and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Uses professional judgment and flexibility in presenting alternatives or innovative solutions to problems encountered.
Cooperates with other Departments or work groups/peers.
Demonstrates appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality services. Maintains professional appearance, adhering to the state uniform policy including identification badge.
Complies with fire, disaster, infection control, safety hazard, and emergency procedures.
Reports to work on time and is ready to work at start of shift; adheres to department schedules.
Give appropriate notice of absenteeism and does not abuse time off benefit.
Other duties as assigned.