What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Director position at Pristine Healthcare?
A Long Term Facility is seeking an Admissions Director in St. Pete, FL. This position is responsible for coordinating the admissions of new and returning residents/patients from home, hospital or other health care settings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and be the line of communication with hospital social workers/discharge planners, families and facility staff to coordinate admissions
- Manage the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow-up
- Conduct tours of the facility to perspective residents, family members and marketing clients
- Obtain appropriate admission papers and signatures from residents or responsible parties
- Provide excellent customer service, while fielding inquiries regarding our services and or issues with existing patients/families including room management
- Verify insurance coverage, obtain insurance authorizations as required
- Maintains along with the marketing director budgeted census goals
- Support the facility’s philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, juggling many different tasks with a sense of urgency
- 1 year experience minimum Admissions experience in senior care
- Must be able to project a warm, friendly and sympathetic interest to all
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action ; Must be able to be flexible to meet changing situations
