Admissions Coordinator - Franklin, TN

NHC HealthCare Franklin, an 80 bed post acute and long term care facility not far from Nashville. We are looking for an Admissions Coordinator to join our team. Managing the emotional, financial, psychosocial, and medical aspects of an admission requires a solid knowledge of the center's responsibilities and the interrelation between social services, nursing, and bookkeeping.

Position Highlights:

• This position will be able to coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if centeris notable to meet a patient's needs.

• Empathetically work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.

• Participate in-service training programs as applicable.

• Develop andmaintaincontactswithappropriate communityagencies.

• Alert the Social Work Services Director and/or Administrator of identified needs for the admissions function.

Work Schedule: Daily, Monday - Friday

Job Type: Full Time

Ideal Candidate Will have:

• Experience in a medical setting orknowledge of the medical case management process,

• Ability to workinmultiple web- basedplatforms. Superior computer skills .

• A working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, ManagedCareand other private insurances is highly preferred.

• Ability to work independently

• Superior organization and multitasking skills

• Insurance authorization experience preferred

• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred

• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital settingin a professional and empathetic manner.

• Bachelor's degree preferred but notrequiredfrom an accredited college or university.

• Strong teamplayer mindset.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off
• 401(k) with generous company match

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/franklin/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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