Patient Assessment Coordinator

About Scion Health

At Scion Health, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Conducts patient assessments in accordance with company standards for appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Maintains positive relationships with referral sources, sales teams, admission, managed care, clinical and operational teams. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefits information of patients for possible admission into our Scion Health Specialty Hospitals. Collects, organizes, evaluates, and communicates pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.

Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence. Possesses strong attention to detail and commitment to following all processes set forth. Operates with a sense of urgency to produce quick results. Maintains all patient information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

• Conduct patient assessment in accordance with company standards.
• Work closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of _Scion
  
  Health_ Specialty Hospitals.
• Assist in conducting tours of the hospital with families and referral sources as needed.
• Facilitate the timely admission of patients from the referral sources:
  Identify medical record information needed from referring facility; complete the Pre‑Admission Clinical Evaluation (PACE) form to assist in evaluating appropriateness of admission; facilitate and coordinate physician‑to‑physician communication as necessary; identify specific patient needs for equipment, supplies and consult services.
• Meet with management staff, participate in marketing meetings and serve on various internal committees as assigned.
• Maintain a state‑of‑the‑art knowledge of areas of responsibility and develop and follow a program of continuing education.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintain all information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPointli>
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Clinical background with ability to conduct patient assessments.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare marketing and plan development.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: varies by region.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

$31.25‑$45.02/hr scion

Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Degree in a healthcare related field preferred.

• Healthcare professional licensure preferred.
• Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker license.

• Two (2) years clinical patient care/treatment experience in healthcare field preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as related to LTACH benefits.