Mary Health of the Sick is in search of a Director of Admissions to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has 61 beds and has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.
We are a 5-star skilled nursing facility that takes care of both short term and long term patients. We are currently looking for a Full-Time Admissions Coordinator to join our wonderful team.
Job Description:
The primary role of the Director of Admissions position oversees admitting department operations and in consultation with Medical Practitioners, Nursing/Clinicians, and Business Office staff, assists with appropriate patient placement and compliance with applicable standards in the completion of preliminary paperwork and confirming that all insurance benefits coverage meets standards of admission as dictated by policy. Works closely with Discharge Planners/Coordinators from acute hospitals, physicians, other medical entities, and families for direct admissions in order to assist with the placement of patient
Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):
Communicates regularly and deploys meticulous follow up with discharge planners of acute hospitals, physicians, senior organizations, and other potential admission sources. Builds and maintains strong relationships within the community to ensure high quality placement of patients, while meeting census goals.
Maintains a presence in the community through the use of community outreach/educational opportunities, informational material presentations, tools such as trade shows, health fairs and facility visits
Maintains the software "Point Click Care" database to company standards.
Oversees and develops touring fundamentals and conducts in-house training sessions.
Through the use of the Pre-admission Questionnaire (PAQ), prepares the facility for new admissions, while confirming all insurance benefit coverage, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring that all equipment needed for the care of the resident is readily available for the resident’s arrival.
Oversees the admission paperwork essentials by monitoring the completion of admission agreements, ensuring the admission agreements are completed on-time, and obtaining necessary documents to ensure coverage and the ability to collect reimbursement for services rendered.
Attends daily staff meetings to report activity and inform all staff members of special needs, upcoming admissions, and potential issues.
Qualifications:
Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma
Experience in skilled nursing or hospital setting.
Thorough knowledge of medical, social, and financial information relating to skilled nursing care.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with residents, families, co-workers, and others.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with outside entities, residents, representatives, and other staff members.
Working knowledge of computer equipment and software and able to communicate with computer support staff.
Leadership skills needed to effectively manage the operations of the admissions department.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently manage time.
Familiar with medical charts
Able to function well in stressful situations
Punctual
Reliable
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma (Required)
Experience:
Admissions to skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
Relationship development with hospital discharge planners: 1 year (Required)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)