What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at St. Anne Home?
Admissions Coordinator
The salary range is based on experience
What we offer: We value you!
- Three different Highmark plan options for medical insurance. Plan for Dental and Vision.
- Life insurance for Full-time employees. PT may purchase at higher rate.
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Vanguard 403 B retirement package with 3% match
- Short-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program- For when life hits and you need free solutions!
- Employee Discount Program- Start saving on enjoyment!
What you’ll do:
- Coordinates the admissions process.
- Conduct tours with prospective residents and their families.
- Handle inquiry calls from hospitals, families, etc.
- Coordinate referral review and approval in an effective manner, working with key staff including ADON, DON, Rehab Director, and RNACs.
- Prescreen to ensure clinical needs can be met prior to accepting a referral.
- Verify insurance and establish payor source through Business Office prior to accepting a referral.
- Verify admissions have authorizations or obtain authorization and communicate the authorization number to the Billing Department.
- Contact resident/family prior to admission to answer any questions.
- Assist resident and family in completing required admission paperwork.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with referral sources.
- Keep local hospitals updated as to current bed availability.
- Communicate the needs of new admissions to facility staff to ensure a smooth transition.
- Ensures facility meets occupancy and payor mixed budget requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Communication
- Coordinate the daily morning census meeting, communicate admission information to healthcare team
- Professional telephone skills with the ability to handle referral calls effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of the referral sources and families
- Collaborates with healthcare team members regarding admissions.
- Utilizes effective formal and informal communication skills.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor's degree or related experience in Admissions, Social Work, or Nursing
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a long-term care or health facility
- Possesses ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the age group served
- Professional telephone skills with the ability to handle referral calls effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of the referral sources and families.
- Experienced with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Meets attendance/scheduling requirements.
- Criminal background check current within one year
St. Anne Home is a ministry of the Felician Sisters of North America dedicated to the continued healing mission of Jesus Christ by providing a continuum of care and supportive services to adults, their families and their caregivers. We do this by following our five core values: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in Need, and Justice and Peace.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: St. Anne Home is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected vCer
