Social Services and Admissions Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Admissions Coordinator & Social Services Director Full-Time | Jackson, Tennessee

Join Laurelwood Health Care Center - where compassion feels like family.

Laurelwood Health Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable Admissions Coordinator & Social Services Director to join our care team. If you're looking for a rewarding role in a team-driven environment, we want to meet you!

Admissions Coordinator & Social Services Director Position Summary

As the Admissions Coordinator & Social Services Director at Laurelwood Health Care, you'll be an essential part of our residents' care. Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Intake department on referral review, reviewing in a timely manner. If needed, verify all insurances and start authorizations. Maintain a working knowledge of community's practices related to payor and hospital contracts.

• Communicate with referral sources regarding referral status and communicate with residents and family members to complete paperwork.

• Work with the interdisciplinary team to prepare rooms, order equipment, and accommodate any other resident needs for potential admissions.

• Oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department.

• Meet with and assist residents and their families with medically related services, grievances, or other placement needs to help maintain the highest quality of care.

• Complete assessments and participate in comprehensive care plans.

• Facilitate residents’ safe transition upon discharge as well as facilitate transportation for appointments or other scheduled events.

• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

• Perform all other assigned tasks as directed by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or corporate team.

Admissions Coordinator & Social Services Director Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field such as sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or rehabilitation preferred

• 1 year of supervised social work and/or related experience in healthcare

• Admissions or related experience in health care

Full-Time Employee Benefits and Incentives

• DailyPay – Get paid when YOU need it

• PTO

• Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive Coverage

• Free Life Insurance & 401(k) with company match

• Supportive Team

• Employee Recognition – We celebrate YOU!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laurelwood Health Care Center does not discriminate based on race, creed, ethnic background, national origin, sex, or disability.