Admissions Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Wilton Manors Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our staff. This is a Full-time opportunity.

As an Admission Coordinator the primary purpose of your position is to coordinate and facilitate referrals for potential admissions. The Admissions Coordinator will also act as a liaison with family members as well as the residents of the Facility.

The Responsibilities include:

· Maintain a daily log of referrals for bed vacancies.

· Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours of the Facility and answer questions regarding the Facility and admissions process.

· Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.

· At the time of admission, meet with the resident and their families to assure all necessary forms are completed.

· Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities.

· Relay admissions information quickly and efficiently to the Admissions Director, Administrator, and all other departments, if necessary.

· Assure that all departments receive necessary information to prepare for admission.

Requirements

· Two (2) years prior admissions experience in health care facilities preferred.

· Knowledgeable in Medicare requirements and insurance providers i.e. HMO rules, Medicare rules, PDPM, and Medicare prescription plans.

· Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Knowledge of all nursing home regulations pertaining to admissions, resident rights.

- English Speaker