Admissions Associate - Admissions Clerk

Join Our TeamCome work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and help us strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. We are searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of the position to help us care for our phenomenal residents. Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:Competitive WagesComprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, DentalInsure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employeesMaternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability401 K PlanPTOHoliday PayLife InsuranceReferral Bonus ProgramFlexible Spending & Daycare AccountEmployee Monthly Appreciation ActivitiesPerfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly StaffOn Demand Pay- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)Education AssistanceExclusive discounts: AT&T & Verizon Insight & Dell Staples United Moving Services OKRIN & Sherwin Williams AMC Movies Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events) LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar Abenity Travel Center Six Flags Harry & David Gifts & GodivaJob SummaryThe purpose of your job position is to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility's established privacy policies and procedures.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signaturesAssist in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with our established policies and proceduresAdmit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and proceduresMaintain an accurate record of available bedsAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and proceduresDevelop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facilityProvide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.) and review as necessaryObtain the resident/guardian's signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.Maintain a current listing of all residents and assigned room numbers. Provide copies of such listing to nursing service, management, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary and in accordance with our privacy rulesAttach pre-admission documentation to admission papers as appropriateAssure that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed before filingCollect, assemble, and check admission papers and forward to the appropriate departmentObtain the resident's assigned room number. Place on all necessary admission papersMaintain a record of authorized information taken from records i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc., in accordance with our facility's established privacy policies and proceduresAbstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.Notify nursing service when the resident has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned roomMaintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residentsReview/explain the resident, and/or guardian, room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriateEstablish and maintain resident master card fileNotify nursing service and call for assistance, as necessary, if resident is disturbed/violent upon admission or if resident shows symptoms of infectious/communicable diseaseRefer admission problems to proper authority, i.e., office supervisor, credit manager, nursing service, social services, etc.Maintain a resident waiting list in accordance with established policies and proceduresKeep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilitiesMaintain daily and monthly census report as directedAssist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling resident assessmentsPerform miscellaneous duties and assist business office personnel as required/directedAgree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive DirectorAgree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive DirectorReport any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information systemRequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team conceptMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the publicMust possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnelMust have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residentsMust be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practicesMust be able to relate information concerning a resident's conditionMust not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplaceEducation:Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.Experience3 years experience in admissions at a Skilled Nursing Facility or Healthcare Facility preferred. Must be able to type and/or keyboard and use computer/laptop. A working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding, indexing, etc., required.