Admissions Director

Admissions Director

Admissions Director Duties Include:

· Receive and clinically review all referrals regarding prospective residents from all referral sources including hospitals, home, alfs, etc within 20 minutes

· Checks insurance benefits and sends for authorizations for new admissions in a timely manner

· Inform necessary departments of the arrival of new residents and coordinate the admission process as outlined in the facility policy.

· Oversees and works with the marketer and liaisons to create ways to increase census and quality mix

· Responsible for maintaining census

· Contacts all families/ residents prior to admissions to ensure needs will be met

· Ensures all patient information is inputted into EMR prior to arrival

· end of day Census

Admissions Director Requirements/Qualifications:

· Must be able to clinically review and evaluate medical documents to determine admission

· Experience in a skilled nursing facility in Admissions Department role is required

· Electronic EMR & referral system competence is essential.

· Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner

· Good organizational, planning, and marketing skills

· Knowledge of hospital discharge planning and policies as it relates to the long term care population.

· Great verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent customer service skills are a must.

· Proven track record of census building.

Salary - $70,000 - $75,000 a year (based on experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer