Admissions Specialist / Coordinator (Skilled Nursing)

Admissions Coordinator

To promote the community census goals by developing partnerships with our external clients and the patients and families we serve while maintaining excellent working relationship with the organizations interdisciplinary team.

Full-Time Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the facility and the outside community.
• Connect daily with potential referral sources including hospitals, physicians, insurers, case management companies and health care agencies.
• Gather sufficient pre-admission data to determine resident level of care and the ability of the Community to properly care for the resident. Create and execute facility sales and marketing plans and strategies.
• Conduct facility tours for potential guests and families.
• Conduct admission screenings of potential guests; determine level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage as needed.
• Welcome guest and family upon admission.
• Interview potential residents and residents' representatives to collect accurate data.
• Complete pre-admission and admission inquiry forms accurately.
• Ability to interact with discharge planners in an effective, efficient manner. Ask for appropriate and adequate resident information. Ability to analyze the information to determine if the Community can care for the resident adequately.
• Identify potential residents whose needs can be met by the Community. Ability to accept reservations for resident accommodations in an accurate and organized manner.
• Ability to understand the Community computer system and the software used in this department.
• Ability to analyze Quality Indicator information related to admissions, discharges and resident case mix to develop and implement the marketing program.
• Refer Community and resident concerns to appropriate individuals.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in a business related field or a minimum of 2 years of experience in long term care admissions.
• Bachelor's degree Experience in health care sales, marketing, insurance or commensurate education preferred.
• Experience in managed care or insurance preferred.
• Professional demeanor as you are the first face of the community

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.