Admission Coordinator

Our Company:

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, youll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in peoples lives every day.
Overview:
Heartland Hospice

a Gentiva Company is looking for an

Admission Coordinator

to join our team.

(LPN preferred)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-Time, Full Benefits
Monday - Friday Work Week, Days (Example: 8 AM to 5 PM)
Reports directly to the Executive Director. Responsible for the timely admission of all patients to the program and serve as the lead coordinator of all patient admissions activity.
Responsible for contacting the patient and family within 1 hour of referral, and coordinating all admissions within the 3-hour admission Commitment
Processes referrals by obtaining sufficient admission and insurance information in order to ensure appropriate and timely admission of patients
Participates as a member of the marketing team by: actively seeking new referral sources; developing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources; assist in developing strategies and plans for site and company growth
Ensures maximum reimbursement through initial payer source, benefits, and eligibility verification, authorization processes, and accurate data entry into Company computer system. Completes required payer source verification forms
Provides accurate insurance and admission information to admission staff in order to ensure appropriate disclosure of rights and responsibilities, financial liabilities and benefit plan details to patients and their families
Provides Billing Coordinator, or designee, with insurance and billing documentation as needed for final confirmation prior to admission and/or submission of bill
About You:

High school diploma or equivalent with customer service experienced required
Must have strong communication, organization, negotiation and public relation skills and be proficient with the PC including the MS suite of products.
Hospice or medical office experience preferred
LPN/LV certification or Bachelors degree in business, social work, psychology or nursing or equivalent business experience preferred
We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese:

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace

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