Admissions Coordinator

Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Under the general direction of the Admissions Manager, responsible for answering departmental telephone and answering inquiries of clients and referral sources about the program services. Schedules appointments and confirms appointments as outlined in department procedure. Assist patients/clients with re-scheduling appointments if necessary. Relay patient/client concerns the appropriate staff. This position has considerable contact with the public, people served, referral sources, payers, and visitors.

Completes the pre-admission process which includes intake/registration. Verifies and enters demographic and insurance information into databases, obtains signatures on legal consent and insurance forms, receives payments and issues receipts. Identifies patients/clients requiring pre-admission approvals from third-party payers and verifies approvals/authorizations. Assures accuracy of patient data.

Ensure that patients/caregivers/referral sources and staff are kept current on the preadmission process for clients and informed of any issues impacting the admissions. Provides coverage as indicated when the Admissions Department Manger is not on site. This position will have considerable contact with the public, people served, referral sources, payers and visitors. All duties require maintaining patient/client confidentiality as required by Ability KC policy and procedures. This position may be asked to assist with other duties as needed in the organization.

All duties require maintaining patient/client confidentiality as required by Ability KC’s policies and procedures. This position may be asked to perform other duties as needed in the organization. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and conferences.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in general office work is required.
• Insurance and front office experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification:

• Good knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Able to operate standard word processing package(s).
• Must be comfortable with public contact and working with persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong organizational skills desired.

Who We Are:

Ability KC is built on a strong funding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community.

Our Culture:

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes:

• Paid Leave Benefits
• Retirement Benefits Eligible to All Employees
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• and other Benefits

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.