What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Job Title: Admissions Coordinator
Facility: Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Hempstead, New York
Shift: Full-Time, 9am - 5pm
Pay Rate: $22 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Cover Admissions Department in the absence of the Admissions Director
- Assist the Admissions Director in all required Admissions department functions
- Attend Morning Report if needed by Director/Administrator
- Complete daily AM census & End of Day (EOD) reports
- Communicate all Admissions-related information to the interdisciplinary team (Admissions alert, chats, lists)
- Complete Admissions Agreements for new admissions
- Maintain ongoing audits for 100% compliance with PRI, screens, Admissions Agreements, and PRI log
- Manage referral sources (Allscripts, Navi, faxes) with a response time of 90% within 15-30 minutes
- Perform data entry and upload into Sigma and billing systems before new admission
- Collaborate with the marketing/outreach team and hospitals to maximize potential admissions and census growth
- Communicate with families to assist in converting referrals while promoting facility highlights
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of facility clinical capabilities, policies, and marketing points
- Understand insurance, payor sources, disenrollments, and SNF finances
- Answer calls and assist with directing, insurance questions, and general inquiries
- Maintain hospitalization list daily and communicate to outreach and social work teams
- Assist in preparing for admissions, including chart preparation, room arrangements, and equipment coordination
- Ensure rooms are ready for admissions, collaborating with nursing, housekeeping, and concierge
- Help outreach team with preparing literature, giveaways, and managing promo item inventory
- Send out email admission alerts
- Obtain financial and relevant information during intake and admissions
- Assist with family tours and attend meetings when necessary or in the absence of the Admissions Director
- Report departmental concerns or observations to Admissions Director
- Perform administrative tasks as needed
- Available off business hours if necessary
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Medicare requirements and insurance providers (e.g., PDPM, HMO rules, Medicare prescription plans)
- Familiarity with EMR software systems
- Knowledge of CMS guidelines, DOH regulations, and various insurance policies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Existing relationships with local hospitals preferred
- Nursing home experience preferred
Benefits:
- Generous PTO
- Medical/Dental coverage
- Company perks
- Employee recognition programs
- Team-like atmosphere
Keywords: (“Admissions Coordinator” OR “Admissions Assistant”) AND (“Medicare” OR “HMO rules” OR “PDPM” OR “insurance” OR “insurance providers” OR “CMS guidelines” OR “DOH regulations”) AND (“EMR software” OR “electronic medical record”) AND (“hospital experience” OR “nursing home experience”) AND (“referrals” OR “intake” OR “admissions”) AND (“census” OR “admissions agreements” OR “hospitalization list”) AND (“outreach” OR “marketing”) AND (“nursing” OR “SNF finances”) AND (“communication skills” OR “written communication” OR “verbal communication”) AND (“New York” OR “Hempstead” OR “Long Island”).
Join Our Team!
If you are a dedicated and organized professional with experience in admissions or healthcare, we invite you to apply for the Admissions Coordinator position at Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and providing excellent care to our community. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
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