Admission Screener

Position Summary:

The Admissions Screener will provide daily onsite support at assigned hospital for patient screening and evaluation. The admissions screener is responsible for sending and directing the admissions process in a healthcare facility, including hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, and other related entities with approval from lead screener. In addition the Admission Screener will rotate on call to support admissions after hours and on weekends to our network facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities ( including but not limited to):

• Responsible for screening and evaluation of patients for long term care or subacute care.
• Responsible for submitting appropriate admissions for aligned facilities to be reviewed by lead screener
• Complete screens in timely and efficient manner
• Handle inquiry calls from GLIN community practices for screening evaluation and maintain referral platform as directed by lead screener
• Reviews daily bed census and fills facility openings
• Build and maintains relationships with hospital workers
• Will be a mobile positon and will travel between facilities

Qualifications:

• Must be a social worker, LPN, or have a bachelors in health related field
• Minimum 1 -2 years of health care experience
• In lieu of a degree 5 years + of admissions screening experience in a SNF setting is required
• Experience in Admissions Screening and long-term care is preferred
• Must hold and maintain valid driver’s license and insurance

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Point Click Care strongly preferred.

We offer an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, 401K, vacation, and PTO, as well as a great working environment.

Pay range: $25.00 to $36.00 per hour

Great Lakes Integrated Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer