Admissions Director

Admissions CoordinatorAdmissions Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of admissions into Forestville Healthcare Center and for assuring that all required paperwork is completed prior to the day of admission. While focusing on supervising the delivery of quality care, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform All Required Admissions ProcessesGives tours of the center.Handles all daily admission calls to the center.Follow up on inquiries made after hours.Follow up on all referrals daily to check current status.Follow up on admissions concerns from residents, family and staff.Complete referral tracking worksheets.Takes pictures for possible admission.Maintains a waiting list.Meets with resident and/or responsible party on day of admission to explain and discuss admission procedures, policies of the center, charges, and obtains signatures on appropriate documents according to the center's admission policies and procedures.Contacts families and social workers when a bed becomes available.Send out bed availability sheets to referral sources.Coordinates hospital/home visits.Ascertains financial status (Private, Medicaid, Medicare).Meets the Director of Nursing to obtain approval for admission. Provides Executive Director with injuries that are rejected.If Medicaid – assures approval prior to admission.If Medicare – notifies Review Team for approval (if applicable).If Worker's Compensation or insurance claim – obtain approval prior to admission.Notifies staff of new admissions via am census meeting and on communication forms.Maintains admissions packets.