Admission Coordinator-RN - Part Time - Variable Nights

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees. Pay Rate: $26.57 hourly - $43.76 hourly The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other. When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference. Job Description: The Admissions Coordinator works under the supervision of the Manager of Case Management to provide coordination for all admissions of every age group and population served at FMC. Works with referring hospitals, physician offices and clinics to facilitate the admission process. Receives initial request for admission. Performs utilization review to determine severity of illness and intensity of service, assigns appropriate patient status, and documents in Case Management software according to established protocol. Facilitates communication between referring physician and attending physician using 3 way calling. Coordinates bed assignment with Bed Coordinator/ House Supervisor/Registration. Provides timely feedback to referral sources and internal personnel facilitating patient admission. Collaborates with Physician Advisor to remove barriers to patient access and/or to facilitate patient throughput within the Center. Completes statistical log of referral interaction on an ongoing basis.