ADMISSIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICS ASSISTANT

Admissions And Social Services Assistant

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

ADMISSIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY:

• Serves as liaison between Admissions Director, families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians;
• Obtains necessary insurance verifications and prior approvals to guarantee appropriate payment source;
• Explain costs of care involved in appropriate levels-of-care as determined or required by the admitting physician;
• When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, communicates patient admitting schedule according to Facility admissions policy;
• Notifies the family of admission approval, the room number and patient expected time of arrival;
• Notifies all appropriate Facility departments of pending admission;
• Works closely with the Admissions Director and Business Office Manager to ensure continued authorizations are current;
• Receives and processes prospective resident inquiries and maintains inquiry records;
• Greets patient and family at door upon admission and assists family and patient and settle into room as needed;
• Holds meetings with families and/or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed;
• Maintains a list of community resources;
• Receives and reviews change-of-room requests and notifies appropriate departments of room changes;
• Works closely with the Admissions Director, Marketing Director, Unit Directors and Social Worker(s) for input regarding admissions and room changes;
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a high school graduate. Preferred graduate of a four-year college with one year's experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success in working in a healthcare setting.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees.
• Must be able to problem-solve.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and facility policies.
• Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to admissions, prospective payment, patient care and social needs of residents.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of employment.