What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMISSION COORDINATOR | LPN | FULL-TIME position at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home?
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing License preferred - but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Admissions Coordinator will perform and coordinate admissions in accordance with current federal, state, local and facility standards to ensure proper administrative procedures and confidentiality are maintained. The Admissions Coordinator shall coordinate with hospitals, other long-term care facilities, home health rehab centers and physicians as applicable along with facility staff to ensure timely, accurate and proper procedures for admissions.
This individual will plan, organize and oversee the entire admission process including welcoming the new resident and orientating the resident and family to the nursing home. Will maintain a current and organized wait list for all prospective residents and keep records of all phone calls, one-on-one contacts, tours and correspondence, keeping both an organized paper trail as well as computer records. Must establish and maintain a good working relationship with hospital's Discharge Planners and physicians in our local region. Will maintain a list of all admissions and discharges.
This position will also utilize strong marketing skills, playing a crucial role in developing strategies to promote nursing home services and build community and area awareness of those services. For this reason, some previous marketing experience is required.
BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS :
One (1) year of experience in a Healthcare setting or Social Services background preferred
One (1) year of Marketing experience required
Completion of secondary education, with preference in the Human Services field
Excellent office organizational skills including record keeping and interpersonal relationship with prospective family / residents, Discharge Planners and Staff