Due to continued growth, CommuniCare Health Services is recruiting for the position of Central Placement Specialist for the West Virginia region.

The Central Placement Specialist is responsible for leading the process of intake and financial verification for skilled nursing homes admissions. The Central Placement Specialist is the driver of all referrals for placement to appropriate facility to ultimately continue census growth. This individual must have excellent computer and accurate data entry skills and healthcare experience. The position works closely with the center's admissions team and the Managed Care Organization to ensure that all necessary paperwork and authorization numbers are obtained prior to admission and that all pertinent paperwork is sent to the center to facilitate a smooth admission. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be customer service oriented. The position requires the ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior admissions or business office experience in a Long Term Care environment required.

WHAT WE OFFER

At CommuniCare, you will enjoy an excellent salary and an outstanding benefits package in a pleasant, team environment. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in a skilled nursing environment verifying insurance benefits
• Exceptional Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent phone and verbal communication skills
• Responsible and tremendous follow through
• Self-starter/self-disciplines/personal accountability
• Compassionate
• Views themselves as a resource to potential customers
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with team members in all positions.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc. that are necessary for business development.

About Us

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.