Admissions Coordinator

Build, grow and maintain acceptable facility census levels by managing the facilities inquiry and admission process and provide customers with facility-related information via facility tours, personal visits/assessments, conversations and follow-up.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conducts admission screenings of potential residents, determining level of care, services required, equipment need, insurance coverage and payer source.  Local travel required using personal vehicle
• Maintains updated bed availability and facility services information
• Processes and ensures appropriate admission papers and signatures are obtained from residents or responsible parties prior to admission
• Works closely with nursing staff, residents and family members to coordinate new resident admissions
• Conducts facility tours as necessary
• Maintains a working knowledge of federal and state regulations, private insurer reimbursements and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements
• Monitors and evaluates customer satisfaction
• Develops and manages the resident census growth plans
• Participates in the Sales and Marketing Process, as necessary, by working with local community agencies to generate a positive facility image and encourage referral activities
• Develops strategies to maximize potential referral sources, including, but not limited to, hospitals, physicians, insurers and other health care agencies
• Makes sales calls to medical, insurance, legal and financial professionals, senior organizations, appropriate special interest groups and other community contacts
• Plans and implements facility promotional and advertising events and activities within budget
• Assists in the development of facility materials, including brochures, press releases and advertisements
• Forecasts, implements and monitors sales and marketing plans and budget under the direct supervision of the Administrator
• Acts as a representative of the facility at networking and promotional events and/or activities
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
• Performs weekend duty as required
• Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a healthcare admissions role and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a long-term care setting is preferred
• Must maintain a valid drivers' license in the applicable state

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