Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Clinical Admissions Specialist - Long Term Care, Minnesota

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeMinnesota, USA$29 - $46.50

About the Job

Requirements

An appropriate education level is required in accordance with state licensure.
Currently hold an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Licensed Social Worker with the applicable State Board in the state(s) of practice, and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by the position.
For home-based services, an unencumbered license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant may also qualify, with the applicable State Board in the state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges as required by the position.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
A valid driver’s license may be required because some travel is necessary.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Must reside in Minnesota or a surrounding state.

Responsibilities

Identify potential admissions, process and place new resident/client requests, and track admission status.
Complete activities related to authorization and determine whether accepting facilities or agencies can provide the appropriate level of care.
Support facilities or agencies by completing resident/client admission-related tasks.
Collaborate with colleagues and referral sources to plan, implement, and evaluate the admissions process.
Coordinate resident/client move-in, including admission paperwork, insurance verifications, prior authorizations, and transportation when applicable.
Ensure a smooth transition from the referring facility to the receiving location.
Evaluate resident/client charts clinically to determine whether appropriate medical services are offered at the accepting facility or agency.
Determine appropriate action for referring cases that do not meet facility or agency standards.
Visit discharge planners, family members, and interdisciplinary team members to promote the location and its services.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
Educate healthcare team members about trends, external regulations, and internal policies affecting resource utilization and prior authorization.
Enter data accurately into Customer Referral Management and the electronic medical record, depending on location.
Provide guidance, training, and assistance with questions as a resource and point of contact for team members.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and/or program is preferred but not required.
Prior work experience in a long-term-care facility is preferred.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $29.00 - $46.50





Union Position:

Department Details

- This position supports Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care facilities in Minnesota
- Must reside in Minnesota or a surrounding state
- Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
- On-call every 5th weekend

Summary

Responsible for identifying potential admissions, the processing and placement of new resident/client requests and tracking admission status. Completes activities related to authorization and determination of accepting facilities’/agency’s capabilities to provide appropriate level or care.

Job Description

Acts as a support person to facility/agency by completing resident/client admission related tasks. Collaborates with colleagues and referral sources to plan, implement, and evaluate the admissions process. Coordinates resident/client move-in process, including the handling of admission paperwork, insurance verifications and prior authorizations, and transportation, if applicable. Ensures smooth transition from referring facility to location. Performs clinical evaluations on resident/client charts to determine appropriate medical services are offered at accepting facility/agency. Ability to determine appropriate action for referring cases that do not meet facility/agency standards. Visits with discharge planners, family members and members of the interdisciplinary team to promote the location and the use of services provided. Responsible for complying with all related laws, regulations, and policy/procedure. Educate members of healthcare team regarding trends, external regulations, and internal policies that affect resource utilization and potentially, prior authorization. Depending on location, enters data into Customer Referral Management (CRM) and the electronic medical record (EMR) accurately. Ability to deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner. Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to coordinate several different responsibilities at once. Considered a resource to all team members and acts as point of contact for guidance, training, and assisting with questions.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and/or program is preferred, but not required.

Prior work experience in long term care facility preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered license in one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT), Licensed Social Work (LSW) with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. If working in home-based services, can also hold an unencumbered license: Certified occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Some travel is necessary so a valid drivers license may be required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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