Admissions Coordinator

About the role

Admissions Coordinator: The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter with at least two years of experience in a skilled nursing facility and will have excellent communication and organizational skills. We are a large skilled facility, with short term rehab, and long term care, with a strong focus on providing outstanding customer service and care. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including the chance to be a part of a new team with a great culture. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing company. Job Type: Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Obtains referral information from telephone and walk-in inquiries, including complete clinical and financial information necessary for admission committee approval.
• Works in conjunction with the business office to ensure financial verification is accurate and complete before the patient is admitted to the facility.
• Obtains family commitment to tour the facility on 80% of viable referrals.
• Conducts facility tours with families to ensure their commitment.
• Conducts the admission process of signing in and explaining admission policies to patients and their families.
• Ensures a smooth transition is achieved and that all paperwork is complete upon admission.
• Monitors and updates facility personnel on pending referrals, admissions, and follow-up needed to solidify admission to facility.
• Informs Marketing Director of any referral source issues that arise during the referral process.
• Develops relationships with referral sources.

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience with the admissions process at a SNF, subacute, rehab, or other health care facility.
• Excellent organizational skills with a detail orientation towards documentation and follow-up.
• Professional telephone skills with the ability to handle referral calls effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of the referral sources and families.
• Computer experience using a marketing information system.
• Knowledge of managed care industry preferred HMO initial auth requests.
• Customer Service: Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Admissions Coordinator Schedule: 8 hour shiftMonday to Friday, flex as necessary to meet the needs of the faciity