Admissions Coordinator

About The Legacy Difference

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

OUR VALUES

Excellence:

Is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care:

Goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity:

Is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture:

Are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The main focus of the Admissions Coordinator in our Skilled Nursing departmentis to assist in handling referrals to The Legacy in a way that satisfies occupancy and payor mix. This position will also need to become knowledgeable of other services that are offered by The Legacy and promote those services as opportunities arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs on-site and telephone pre-admission screening and clinical assessments. Assists with pre-certification by providing a plan of care for managed care referrals and participates in external payor negotiations for approval of patient.
• Communicates with members of referred patient’s social/support base as needed. Communicates with other members of the current interdisciplinary team, establishes preliminary care plan/discharge plan and communicates to admission/social work for consideration.
• Greet and tour prospective residents and their families.
• Complete all admission paperwork prior to admission and in a timely manner.
• Notify appropriately to community departments when a resident is admitted, transferred, discharged or moved from one room to another.
• Obtain required signatures on all admission forms and documents.
• Supports and protects the interests of the facility at all levels - financial, professional and legal. Maintains high ethical standards. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the acute hospital and sub-acute process related to cost-effective, quality care of each patient as an individual.
• Maintains key relationship and partnerships with physicians, case managers, managed care insurance networks, social workers, area sub-acute and acute hospital sources. Maintains a thorough knowledge of facilities, products, services and acuity trends. Develops market plans/strategies and activity reports.
• Educates clients, family members of significant others, referral sources, hospital personnel, external payors, and external case managers as to skilled nursing and rehabilitation benefits and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years diverse retirement industry background in the Dallas metroplex area
• Market knowledge of area hospitals, sub-acute care, assisted living, and long term care providers

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)
• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)
• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan with company matching

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.