Licensed Nurse-Admissions Coordinator-Home Care
Cobble Hill LifeCare
- Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate the patient referral and approval process in an efficient manner
- Assign initial ICD 10 code to initiate authorization process for all referrals for HMO patients
- Establish & maintain 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
- Communicate special needs of new admissions to staff to ensure a smooth transition
- Maintain knowledge of regulations governing Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Care reimbursement processes
- Conduct thorough assessments of prospective patients to determine their care needs and eligibility for admission, collaborating with healthcare professionals as needed
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop strategies for promoting the CHHA and attracting new patients
- Work closely with the CHHA's interdisciplinary team, including nursing staff, social workers, and administrators, to coordinate admissions and provide comprehensive care to patients
- Active LPN License in New York State
- Degree from an accredited Nursing program
- Experience in health care admissions or discharge planning environment
- Hospital discharge planner experience a plus
- Knowledge of Home Care billing - Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payor
- Knowledge of ICD - 10 and CPT - 4 coding and medical terminology
- Excellent communication skills
- 10% of salary employer contribution retirement plan with a 3-year vesting schedule
- Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Employer contribution toward medical deductible (effective day 1 of employment)
- Generous PTO package to include holidays, sick, vacation and personal days (including your birthday!)
- Collaborative team environment with the opportunity to learn, grow and impact our patients' lives