The Admissions Coordinator II will assist the departmental leadership and staff with inpatient and outpatient admissions, to include obtaining initial and concurrent authorizations for admission; maintaining contact with interdisciplinary team, referral sources, payors, and families; obtaining outpatient day treatment authorizations; and managing program waiting lists.

1. Manage waiting list for program admissions. Obtain patient status updates, maintain patient records and notebooks with evaluations and bloodwork results, conduct preliminary review of insurance benefits, and update family.

2. Assist in resolving referral problems and reviewing ongoing admission data.

3. Coordinate pre-admission procedures including issuing all relevant information to care provider, reviewing necessary records, and assisting out-of-state families with arrangements.

4. Pre-certify all admissions, complete and send relevant documentation, and provide updates as required to continue authorization.

5. Pre-certify all commercial and out-of-state admissions and provide documentation and updates to continue/extend authorization with faculty/physician assistance.

6. Serve as intermediary between the Kennedy Krieger Institute and payors/other professionals regarding existing patient status, insurance benefits, and other pertinent information.

7. Verify outpatient benefits and obtain clearance for outpatient and Day Treatment Programs. Provide updates to continue authorization.

8. Supervise assigned staff with regard to inpatient pre-admission case management, preauthorization process, and related tasks.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum three years of previous administrative support required, to include one year of data management.
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities, hospital admissions, or clinical care required.