Patient Admissions Coordinator

Position Summary

• The Admissions Assistant (Non-Nurse) facilitates and supports the admission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• Reports to Admissions Director

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs

• Works in department as well as throughout facility

• Subject to frequent interruptions

• Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances  Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.

• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporary as necessary

• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday

• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

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Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• A minimum of one year of assisted living admissions and marketing experience is required

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Prior healthcare experience preferred

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Specific Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be knowledgeable of business development practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing business development functions in the post-acute care facility

• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the business development department

• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general admissions responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions

• Must be able to gather and enter all necessary admission paperwork

• Must be able to provide assistance for patient and family at time of admission

• Must be able to assist with follow-up visits and interviews with all new patients after admission

• Must be able to assist or solely provide facility tours to potential and newly-admitted patients, families, and any visitors

• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients

• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours  Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35