Job Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to admit patients to our facility by adhering to
admitting guidelines

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains admission guidelines and participates in team meetings to discuss
opportunities for improvement
Markets programs and facilities by preparing and providing informational
brochures; writing and placing advertisements; answering questions; conducting
tours.
Obtains applicant information by requesting completed applications and medical
information; verifying and clarifying information; interviewing patients and family
members; explaining admission criteria.
Screens patients by comparing patient's condition to admission criteria;
evaluating and accepting or rejecting patients;
Admits patients by completing admission and financial responsibility forms;
coordinating and arranging physical, social, emotional, and support service
requirements, including transportation.
Resolves patient/family dissatisfactions by investigating concerns;
communicating with proper support team to address concerns
Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and
trends.
Keeps patients safe by following safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Protects organization reputation by keeping information confidential.
Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new
and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
accomplishments.

Experience:

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of principles of effective communication, policies, education, community relations, demonstration, organization structure, social and activity services, government relations, etc., as they relate to nursing facility operations.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.