What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Highland Care Center?
Company & Job Description Overview:
Highland Care Center is currently searching for a dedicated Admissions Coordinator to join our team!
Admissions Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Each morning confirm any admissions or discharges from the previous day. Update the discharge list on the census.
- Call on inquiries, pending admissions, etc. Pass admission inquiries on to DON for review as soon as they come in. Copy the face sheet and screened admit form and then pass it along to the business office for review of insurance coverage, payment status, etc.
- Handle all inquiries professionally and according to established procedures, while providing appropriate information regarding the facility. Monitor and track all inquiries.
- When final orders have been received, have DON review them and upon approval, set up the pickup time with the d/c planner at the hospital.
- Call transportation to inform them of the pickup time. Notify admit nurses and hospital of admission.
- In case of a large availability of beds, fax out our availability to hospital discharge planners
- Sign in residents and families who are admitting. Make two copies of the documents, providing the original signed admit papers to the business office, and placing one of the copies in the chart and one copy with the medical records.
- Conduct tours of the facility mentioning survey history, staffing ratios, therapy outcomes, etc.
- Maintain a rapport with discharge planners to ease admission process.
- Coordinate resident admissions, ensuring all requirements are met.
Our facilities deliver outstanding care as well as foster strong employee bonds. We offer short-term to long-term care and a variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you: compassionate, highly skilled, and motivated to make a difference!
The primary purpose of the Admissions Coordinator is to ensure the highest quality of resident care available, support staff and establish a positive reputation in the community while delivering on the Eduro HealthCare Values of wellness, compassion, customer experience and company results.
Admissions Coordinator Requirements:
- Minimum one year experience in Admissions or similar role.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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