What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Director of Admissions & Social Services to join our team at a prominent skilled nursing facility in Southern Maine. As a Director of Admissions & Social Services, you will be responsible for managing the inquiry, admission, and readmission processes from hospitals, communities, and other healthcare entities. If you have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of healthcare regulations, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply to this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Director of Admissions & Social Services to join our team at a prominent skilled nursing facility in Southern Maine. As a Director of Admissions & Social Services, you will be responsible for managing the inquiry, admission, and readmission processes from hospitals, communities, and other healthcare entities. If you have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of healthcare regulations, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete and maintain daily census efficiently and accurately
- Receive referrals to evaluate and screen patients' conditions to admission criteria
- Respond to inquiry calls from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources
- Verify insurance coverage, including Medicare, MaineCare, commercial, and private insurance
- Manage the admission process by maintaining updated bed availability and community services information
- Alert appropriate department heads and building staff of projected changes (e.g., admissions, bed changes, and discharges)
- Responsible for data entry input for all admissions, readmissions, discharges, room changes, and other related changes
- Ensure demographic information is current and accurately recorded
- Conduct facility tours
- Prepare and present ongoing admission-related information daily at team meetings
- Maintain ALL admission inquiry data in the EMR system (Point Click Care)
- Prepare admission reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Educate physicians, case managers, social workers, patients, and family members about the availability and benefits of skilled nursing services
- Develop and maintain key relationships
- Bachelor's Degree in social work or human services field
- Minimum of one year of social service experience in a healthcare setting
- Maine license from the Department of Human Services as a Licensed Social Worker, or meet approved Department standards for licensure eligibility
- Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare requirements and regulations in a healthcare setting
- Competitive salary range: $65,000 - $100,000 annually
- Opportunity to work in a prominent skilled nursing facility in Southern Maine
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Professional development opportunities
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply to this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $65,000 - $100,000