Clinical Admissions Specialist, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift :

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Salary Range : 29.00 - 46.50

Union Position : No

Department Details

Required to have an RN LPN LSW PT OT or COTA license.

Fully remote position with travel on occasion.

Summary

Responsible for identifying potential admissions the processing and placement of new resident / client requests and tracking admission status. Completes activities related to authorization and determination of accepting facilities / agencys capabilities to provide appropriate level or care.

Job Description

Acts as a support person to facility / agency by completing resident / client admission related tasks. Collaborates with colleagues and referral sources to plan implement and evaluate the admissions process. Coordinates resident / client move-in process including the handling of admission paperwork insurance verifications and prior authorizations and transportation if applicable. Ensures smooth transition from referring facility to location. Performs clinical evaluations on resident / client charts to determine appropriate medical services are offered at accepting facility / agency. Ability to determine appropriate action for referring cases that do not meet facility / agency standards. Visits with discharge planners family members and members of the interdisciplinary team to promote the location and the use of services provided. Responsible for complying with all related laws regulations and policy / procedure. Educate members of healthcare team regarding trends external regulations and internal policies that affect resource utilization and potentially prior authorization. Depending on location enters data into Customer Referral Management (CRM) and the electronic medical record (EMR) to deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner. Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to coordinate several different responsibilities at once. Considered a resource to all team members and acts as point of contact for guidance training and assisting with questions.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Bachelors degree from an accredited school and / or program is preferred but not required.

Prior work experience in long term care facility preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered license in one of the following : Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) Licensed Social Work (LSW) with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and / or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. If working in home-based services can also hold an unencumbered license : Certified occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and / or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Some travel is necessary so a valid drivers license may be required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Sales Experience,Time Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,Basecamp,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1