Admissions Coordinator (Skilled Nursing)

Required Qualifications

• - Demonstrates an understanding of arithmetic.
• - Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience with demonstrated success in a position in a Skilled Nursing facility.
• - Knowledgeable of insurance coverage and authorization process pertaining to long - term care is helpful.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in an open and collaborative relationship between the business office and the admissions office, both working toward shared facility goals for occupancy and collections.

Performs duties daily in the admissions office as assigned by the Admissions Director to facilitate the conversation of referrals to admissions status.

Knows of all times, the status of each referral.

Communicates with external team members regarding referral status and any additional information needed to assist with the admission decision.

Maintains working knowledge of facility's practices related to all pay status types such as other insurances, Medicare A, Medicaid, Private, Veteran's Administration contracts, and hospital contracts, etc.

May at times be required to complete mental health screenings as required by federal and state regulations prior to admission.

Assists with processing referrals timely on a daily basis as assigned by the Admissions Director.

Ensures residents are admitted, transferred and discharged from the facility software accurately on a daily basis.

Records residents pay status accurately in the resident's record at time of admission.

Behaves in a manner aligned with facility goals for occupancy and customer service.

Meets with potential residents/representatives daily and provides information about the facility.

Provides tours of the facility daily, and as requested by potential residents/representatives.

Works in a helpful and pleasant manner, daily using the telephone to communicate with families, residents, hospital, insurance companies, etc. related to processing referrals.

Works numerous times a day using a computer, electronic medical record, spreadsheets, and other tools related to processing referrals.

Complete admissions paperwork and files according to facility policy.

Informs the Admissions Director of obstacles or barriers to admitting residents.

Maintain daily referral tracking information as assigned by the Admissions Director.

Communicates with team members timely regarding room assignments for pending admissions.

Demonstrates interpersonal relationship skills by developing and maintaining trust with coworkers.

Completes the daily census.

Participates in facility assessments activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)
• Admissions Coordinator: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Required)

Work Location: In person