Centralized Admissions Specialist

Centralized Admissions Specialist

Centers Health Care is looking to hire a Centralized Admissions Specialist to work in our corporate office in the Bronx, NY. This position focuses on intake coordination and case management.

DUTIES:

• Work with a team of admission representatives focused on producing daily admissions into Centers Health Care facilities including scheduling, reporting, and referral management functions
• Work with Admissions management team to improve and optimize the admission process at Centers Health Care
• Collaborate with facility administrators and nursing directors in order to support admission needs at each location  
• Coordinating the resident referral and approval process in an efficient manner.
• Establishing & maintaining relationships with local hospitals, physicians & community organizations for the purpose of generating consistent admissions to the facility.
• Understand the admissions process including policy, procedures, assessments & paperwork requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations governing Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Care reimbursement processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience reading PRI's and the ability to make quick admission and financial decisions. 
• Previous SNF experience desirable or previous hospital / managed care case management or discharge planning experience
• Previous experience working as an Admissions Director in a long term care facility 
• Knowledge and experience with healthcare payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, VA, managed care plans
• Experience with managed care authorization and pre-certification processes  
• Strong assessment and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Proactive approach to intake management demonstrating leadership skills at all times
• Solid computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office.

LOCATION:

Bronx, NY

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