What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Home Admissions Specialist - FT - Days - Memorial Manor position at Memorial Healthcare System?
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Summary
Coordinates the admissions of patients through receiving referrals, performing readmission evaluations, and acting as a liaison between referring facilities, payers, the facility, and the Medical Director.
Responsibilities
Supervises and navigates the entire facility's bed profile to ensure beds and patients are properly placed and utilized. Responsible for the facility census and revenue goals by maintaining admission, census, and revenue metrics. Understands revenue management protocols, as it is vital to the sustainability of the facility to meet cost and budget needs.Oversees the complete operations of the admissions office by managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, to ensure the success of the department.Supervises and manages the Patient Financial Services position to ensure all components of the job (insurance authorizations, and contract signings) are completed timely and correctly for an optimal operation of the admission department. Provides routine feedback and support; evaluates performance of the position and department.Supervises, manages, and coordinates all referrals, admissions to the Manor. Oversees the entire facility’s bed management process to ensure proper placement, and integration of all new patients.Networks, business develops, and fosters proper relationships with hospitals, physicians, patients, and families to ensure optimal communication and satisfaction.Works interdependently with the clinical teams, and integrates all aspects of care needed for the proper clinical care of all new patients. Oversees the review process of all potential patients, ensuring proper placement and care.Manages all financial aspects related to new patients by reviewing and assessing payor status and contracts. Collects, distributes, and coordinates with the business office to ensure all information is valid. Works with insurance companies to get the necessary approvals for any new admissions, and works with case management for ongoing authorizations.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires high level efficiency, working in a prompt and fast pace manner, while maintaining a high level of quality. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years' work-related experience in post-acute care. Other Information: Must maintain current knowledge of nursing home eligibility requirements, rules and regulations.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Summary
Coordinates the admissions of patients through receiving referrals, performing readmission evaluations, and acting as a liaison between referring facilities, payers, the facility, and the Medical Director.
Responsibilities
Supervises and navigates the entire facility's bed profile to ensure beds and patients are properly placed and utilized. Responsible for the facility census and revenue goals by maintaining admission, census, and revenue metrics. Understands revenue management protocols, as it is vital to the sustainability of the facility to meet cost and budget needs.Oversees the complete operations of the admissions office by managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, to ensure the success of the department.Supervises and manages the Patient Financial Services position to ensure all components of the job (insurance authorizations, and contract signings) are completed timely and correctly for an optimal operation of the admission department. Provides routine feedback and support; evaluates performance of the position and department.Supervises, manages, and coordinates all referrals, admissions to the Manor. Oversees the entire facility’s bed management process to ensure proper placement, and integration of all new patients.Networks, business develops, and fosters proper relationships with hospitals, physicians, patients, and families to ensure optimal communication and satisfaction.Works interdependently with the clinical teams, and integrates all aspects of care needed for the proper clinical care of all new patients. Oversees the review process of all potential patients, ensuring proper placement and care.Manages all financial aspects related to new patients by reviewing and assessing payor status and contracts. Collects, distributes, and coordinates with the business office to ensure all information is valid. Works with insurance companies to get the necessary approvals for any new admissions, and works with case management for ongoing authorizations.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires high level efficiency, working in a prompt and fast pace manner, while maintaining a high level of quality. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years' work-related experience in post-acute care. Other Information: Must maintain current knowledge of nursing home eligibility requirements, rules and regulations.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 20%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 20%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Reaching = 20%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 40%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
