Position Overview

United Health Services is looking for an Admissions Coordinator to support the admissions process for Krembs 4, our inpatient acute rehab unit. In this role, you’ll work closely with nurse care managers at UHS and partner hospitals to ensure smooth transitions for patients. You’ll also collaborate with insurance companies to secure authorizations and coordinate with the K4 rehab team to deliver exceptional care.

At UHS, we believe Every Connection Matters. From patients and families to clinical teams and payers, your ability to build trust and manage details will make a meaningful difference in every step of the admission process. If you’re organized, compassionate, and ready to help patients begin their rehabilitation journey, we invite you to join our team.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Care Management, UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Primary Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Compensation Range:

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience

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Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process.

• Provides clinical assessment for potential clients including obtaining information from patients, families, physicians, therapists, discharge planners/care managers, and nurses that identify rehabilitation and/or skilled nursing needs and potentials. Through interactions with the interdisciplinary team achieves optimal clinical, satisfaction and resource outcomes.

• Discusses K4 referrals with physicians and together determine appropriateness for the K4 program.

• Ensures the completion of the entire “transition” process, including K4/TCU admission criteria compliance, insurance verification and precertification, discharge paperwork, and admission to K4/TCU. Communicates the discharge/admission process steps as appropriate to the acute and post acute unit disciplines.

• Acts as the patient advocate for post acute care needs by providing patient/family education regarding K4/TCU admission criteria, patient/family interactions/updates regarding post acute plan of care, coordinating the discharge from acute care to K4/TCU, and following up with patients after admission to K4/TCU to assure a smooth transition.

• Collects and analyzes outcome data. Establishes and monitors a referral source database and patient/customer satisfaction monitoring methods. Plans actions for improvement and makes recommendations to the appropriate team for additional outcome and process improvement.

• Collaborates with other UHS, Inc. organizations and community health care agencies in planning, implementing, and evaluating post-acute-care health care delivery services.

• Maintains an active role in community education and internal education to referral sources to ensure an effective transfer process for patients referred and/or admitted to the unit.

• Maintains an active role in the community and region as a representative of UHS Hospitals to market Sandiford Rehabilitation Center program, gain experience, and to enhance the image of the department and UHS Hospitals.

• Understands and articulates reimbursement/funding strategies. Identifies and facilitates appropriate alternative levels of care or strategies to assure quality while decreasing costs.

• Utilizes the computer-based case management/discharge planning system.

Requirements:

Education/Experience

• Minimum Required:

  • A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

  • Three (3) years of clinical experience

• Preferred:

  • Previous experience in Medical Rehabilitation

  • Previous Marketing/Community Relations experience

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  License/Certification

  • Minimum Required:

    • Current New York State Registered Nurse License

    • CPR within 3 months of hire

  • Preferred:

    • Not Applicable

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we fos