What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator - Masconomet Healthcare Center position at Whittier Health Network?
Primary Responsibilities:
- Organizes and controls the admission activities of the facility.
- Coordinates screening of potential residents for the facility.
- Acts as a liaison to hospital discharge planners, social services departments and other referral sources.
- Assists families in choosing attending physician.
- Assumes responsibility for completion of admission documents, including Admission Agreements, Medical Consents and Assignment of Benefits.
- Informs patient / responsible party of facility policies and procedures and Resident Rights.
- Communicates with discharge planners, agencies and families regarding admissions decisions and arranges for admissions.
- Initiates calls to hospitals for referrals.
- Works closely with liaison staff and obtains referrals for liaison staff.
- Maintains facility waiting list.
- Verifies patient insurance prior to admission, ensuring primary and secondary payment sources.
- Conducts tours of facility for potential resident or families.
Prerequisites:
- Associate's Degree preferably in Human Services or Nursing, plus two years experience as Admissions Coordinator.
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Nursing or related field, plus one year experience in Social Services; and one year management experience preferred.
- Experience in long-term care preferred.
- Familiarity with Attorney General’s Long-Term Care Regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift, generally 8:30am to 5:00pm.
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Topsfield, MA 01983: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26
