Admission Director

Job Description

Job Description

Award Care is looking for a qualified Director of Admissions to join our family!

We are searching for a Director of Admissions to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a culture.

If you are a Director of Admissions that has business acumen, is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Major Responsibilities

• Support the admissions department's activities in the pre-admission, admission, discharge, and follow-up of our residents.

• Conducts tours of facility for prospective residents whether walk-ins or scheduled admissions.

• Reviews and coordinates with Liaison on patient acceptance.

• Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily and notify departments of anticipated admission.

• Assist with arrangements and confirmation of all admissions.

• Obtain prior approval number from payor on a per case basis when authorized.

• Ensure level of care approval obtained and or OBRA screen (PASSAR, MIMR) when indicated.

• Complete face sheet, attach to clinical screen, copy and distribute to appropriate departments.

• Contact the County Department of Social Service/Medicaid office to verify eligibility and determine estimate of co-pay/family participation amount when appropriate.

• Tracks acute hospital admissions to ensure readmission of patients.

• Coordinates weekend/ holiday admissions in conjunctions with Liaisons.

• Initiates and completes specified components of the facility admission packet with patient and/or responsible party.

• Maintains Resident Roster, waiting list and inquiry list as specified per state regulations including receipts.

• Coordinates clinical assessment/screening and ensures appropriate clinical acceptance in a timely manner in the absence of Liaison.

• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Secondary Education Diploma or GED equivalency required.

• At least one (1) year experience in Health Care/ Business Development/ Insurance. Familiar with medical terminology.

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• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.