PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Admissions Coordinator - Neuromuscular Skeletal Administration for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $53.38 - $80.08. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying potential rehab candidates, pre-screening referrals and preparing patients for admission to the Rehabilitation Unit, as well as patient consultation.
What you will do:
- Responsible for the coordination of admissions, discharges and transfers; communicates and prioritizes, and provides for patient privacy, exercises discretion and assures confidentiality at all times.
- Assesses patient referrals to determine that patient meets all admission criteria.
- Collaborates with physicians, referral sources, and other staff to monitor issues and status and establishes timing of admissions.
- Coordinates the admission process with patients, families, referring facilities, physicians and Rehabilitation Unit staff.
- Provides documentation of medical necessity and obtains authorization for treatment re: acute inpatient rehabilitation benefit.
- Performs utilization review activities for all patients on unit via team conference attendance, chart review and collaboration with team members. May be responsible for leading Team Conferences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Required: Occupational Therapy or
- Bachelor's Degree Required: Physical Therapy or
- Bachelor's Degree Required: Speech and Language Pathology and
- Master's Degree Preferred: Physical Therapy or
- Master's Degree Preferred: Occupational Therapy or
- Master's Degree Preferred: Speech and Language Pathology or
- Master's Degree Preferred: Social Work
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years Required: rehabilitation background and/or previous case management experience
- Required: Knowledge of insurance industry (third party payers and state and federal financial assistance programs) and problem-solving skills
- Required: Marketing sales experience/background, experience with computers, statistical compilation and analysis of data bases relative to quality assurance and effectiveness of programs instituted experience are very helpful.
Credentials
- Required: Current State Licensure as PT, OT or SLP as required by State of WA for clinical practice
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
Skills
- Must possess strong medical assessment and problem-solving skills. (Required)
- Ability to understand and apply rehabilitation benefits in the acute inpatient setting. (Required)
- Excellent interpersonal skills required; must be professional in working closely with all customers such as referral sources, physicians, insurance companies, staff, patients and families. (Required)
- Must have good organization skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. (Required)
- Ability to take direction from multiple sources and manage competing demands effectively. (Required)
- Requires excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people who have disabling conditions and/or who have cultural differences. (Required)
- Computer experience and knowledge of MS Office essential. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work.
Environmental Conditions
- Predominantly operates in an office environment.
Mental/Visual
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.