Admissions Coordinator, LPN

Why work for LifeSpring Home Care? We are a family owned, locally operated and nationally supported home care agency. LifeSpring Home care provides our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talents to their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services are required. General Summary Maintains admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies and procedures. Markets programs and facilities by preparing and providing informational brochures; writing and placing advertisements; answering questions; conducting tours. Essential Duties and accountabilities Maintains admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies and procedures. Markets programs and facilities by preparing and providing informational brochures; writing and placing advertisements; answering questions; conducting tours. Obtains applicant information by requesting completed applications and medical information; verifying and clarifying information; interviewing patients and family members; explaining admission criteria. Screens patients by comparing patient's condition to admission criteria; evaluating and accepting or rejecting patients; referring patients and family to other programs and institutions. Admits patients by completing admission and financial responsibility forms; coordinating and arranging physical, social, emotional, and support service requirements, including transportation. Resolves patient/family dissatisfactions by investigating concerns; recommending changes in service policies and procedures. Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Keeps patients safe by following safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Protects organization reputation by keeping information confidential. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledgeable user of computer systems and application to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Healthwyse and email A keen eye for details Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines Organization and time management skills Ability to maintain flexibility in meeting department and individual workload demands EDUCATION High School diploma or GED Licensed Practical Nursing license EXPERIENCE 2+ years of proven experience working in depth with Manage Care, Medicare, Medicaid and other regulatory programs Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all individuals through verbal and written tools COMPETENCIES Build Credibility and Trust Collaborate with Others Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills Deliver Results Analyze Problems and make decisions Demonstrate Resilience Learn Continuously