Job Summary:

The Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for verifying insurance eligibility & benefits, initiating precertification with payer, contacting Utilization Review department for concurrent review, research patient's co pay/deductible/out of pocket expense and collect from the patient either in-house or upon discharge. Responsible for working with Patient Flow Coordinator to follow up on bed placement activity, bed transfer and discharge of inpatients. Answer a large volume of telephone calls regarding inpatient admissions and from insurance companies. Interacts with all levels of clinical staff regarding patient activity. Ensures Clinical Physician Order Entry are correct based on how patient was scheduled. Responsible for overseeing the paperwork for in-house expirations and works with physicians to obtain signature on electronic death certificate. Will be responsible for securing & releasing patient valuables. Also responsible for researching & collect patient's financial responsibility in person or with patient via phone.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and 3 years relevant experience (preferably in a hospital or healthcare related setting) or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience with hospital patient benefits and authorization requirements for Admissions preferred.

Work Days:

M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm occasional evening and weekend based on departmental need

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.