What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at Morristown Post Acute?
Allaire Health Services is looking for a Regional Admissions Director to join our incredible team!
We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!
Shift Hours: Flexible
Region: North Jersey Territory
Admissions Director Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Daily pay option available
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k available
- Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
- Complementary uniform
- Friendly work environment
- Referral bonus
Admissions Director Responsibilities:
- Respond to inquiry calls from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources.
- Conduct facility tours.
- Manage the admission process by maintaining updated bed availability and facility services information at all times.
- Manage the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow-up.
- Effectively manage occupancy levels and census/premium mix enhancement.
- Understand census, quality mix and bed management needs of the facility.
- Process admissions paperwork, ensure appropriate payor source, etc. and obtain signatures from residents or responsible parties prior to each admission.
- Communicate special needs of new admits staffing to facilitate a smooth transition.
- Alert appropriate department supervisors and building staff of projected changes, i.e. admissions, bed changes, and discharges, by chairing daily admission meeting to discuss forthcoming changes. Utilize bed management principles.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Marketing Director, Director of Nursing and the Business Office Manager to ensure appropriate and efficient decisions about prospective admissions.
- Communicate with nursing and housekeeping about appropriate room and bed selection once admissions determinations are made,
- Assist Marketing Director with maintaining the Referral Management System database as a sales management tool.
- Maintain a waiting list in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and reimbursement (Managed Care, Medicare, and Medicaid).
- Provide assistance with new Employee orientation regarding the marketing and admissions process.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of managed care referral processes.
- Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
