Admissions Coordinator

The Plaza at Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX has an opportunity for an Admissions Coordinator. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Admissions Coordinator, we have the opportunity for you.

As the Admissions Coordinator at The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX, you are responsible for the coordination of an effective, efficient admission process for all patients by receiving referrals, gathering, and verifying pertinent information, verifying insurance benefits, and completing necessary procedures to schedule and admit inpatients. Compiles and inputs statistical information into appropriate facility computer systems.

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.

At Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Processes referrals and coordinates admissions of all residents in an efficient, responsive manner.
• Coordinates the flow of information through the admissions process and forwards to appropriate departments for the successful completion of admissions.
• Collect and record all information necessary for admitting residents.
• Completes insurance verification forms with benefit and billing information.
• Contact resident’s insurance to confirm and determine amount of coverage and benefits, deductible due, length of stay and if pre-certification is required.
• Communicates admission status and coordinates all aspects of admission.
• Admits all resident-obtaining correct general information and ensures that all forms are signed.
• Notifies referral sources of approval, denials and admission status and arranges transfer if needed.
• Notifies the appropriate personnel of the arrival of all residents and arranges for an escort of all residents and families to their room.
• Keeps records of all referrals, admissions and denials and the reason for denial.
• Attends daily meeting and presents pending list of residents with estimated admission dates.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred
• At least (1) one year of experience with discharge planning or admissions in the health care industry
• Needs to possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and identify/interact with various referrals and referral sources
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, in writing and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff and all external contacts.