Adoption counselor vs admissions coordinator

Differences between adoption counselor and admissions coordinator duties and responsibilities

Adoption counselor example responsibilities.

• Take animal photographs and write biographies for website.
• Stay abreast of all animals' biographies within the shelter to aid potential adopting families in a successful placement.
• Screen and counsele potential adopters for eligibility, preparation and responsibilities of pet ownership.
• Evaluate potential pet adoption candidates for safety, human interaction, and overall compatibility with their human counterparts.
• Remain non-denominational, open, flexible and ecumenical in service to patients while also providing additional resources from local spiritual communities.
• Assist in SPCA sponsor events.
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Admissions coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage payroll hours for staff and review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Initial triage of members, administrative intake of members and managing the admission/discharge information post-notification.
• Confirm eligibility and verification of insurance benefits for patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
• Admit patients: completing documentation verifying patient and insurance information following HIPAA requirements.
• Perform RN/LPN acute care administrative admissions for surgical, medical, oncology and orthopedic patients into rehabilitation hospital.
• Counsele patients regarding Medicaid eligibility requirements.
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