What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Director position at Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center?
As the Admission Director you are responsible for developing census and quality mix by providing prospective patients and/or responsible parties with appropriate information and assistance to the nursing center. In addition, you will collaborate with the administrator and other department heads to create and conduct purposeful marketing for the facility.GENERAL DUTIES· Conduct the admission process of signing in and explaining admission policies to patients and their families. Ensures a smooth transition is achieved and that all paperwork is complete upon admission. Emphasizes financial arrangements and responsibilities.· Ensure financial verification is accurate and complete before the patient is admitted to the Facility thus assisting in reducing accounts receivable.· Handle walk-in or telephone inquiries and invites referral source to nursing center; follows-up on inquiries by conducting tours of the center, completing inquiry electronic system for admissions, and providing patient’s family with brochures about nursing homes, Medicare facts, and room rates.QUALIFICATIONS· College degree preferred.· Sales experience, particularly in health care services, products or pharmaceuticals is desirable.· Familiarity with long-term care and/or health care services are useful.· Presents professional image through appearance, behavior and speech.401K· Annual evaluations· Dental insurance· Employee appreciation events· Health insurance· Life insurance· Paid time off· Vision insurance