What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Care Coordinator position at Ashton Health & Rehabilitation?
Join the Ashton Health and Rehabilitation team today- we are looking for an extraordinary , assertive and experienced Admissions Coordinator!
Job Summary : Manages the admissions process for prospective and incoming residents requiring transitional rehab services or long term care and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in Marketing Ashton Health and Rehab within the hospitals by developing working relationships with discharge planners, physician practices, home health agencies, etc.
- Proactively reaches out to and responds to inquiries from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources
- Serves as the initial liaison with residents and families on facility services and issues
- Interviews residents or residents’ representative to obtain necessary personal and financial data to determine eligibility for admission
- Conducts tours of the skilled nursing facility / rehab area. Develops presentations and events aimed at community education and awareness on healthcare specialty programs and services. Maintain a model room and update marketing materials for facility social media and various advertisements.
- Assigns accommodations for new admissions related to nursing care needs, resident and residents’ family’s preference, availability of space, and other information.
- Ensure all admissions paperwork is completed thoroughly, accurately and on a timely basis. Informs prospective residents of their responsibilities, rights, and all benefits.
- Maintains records of admissions and discharges and compile occupancy census data. Participate in meetings to alert appropriate staff members of projected admissions, room changes, discharges, and appointments / tours.
- Maintains knowledge of Medicare & Medicaid regulations to ensure services are in compliance with professional boarding standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Assist family and business office with residents applying for Medicaid.
- All other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications