Director of Admissions

We are hiring a Director of Admissions to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown!Wadsworth Glen is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility. This is a full-time salaried role with weekly pay. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.You direct the overall operations of our admissions process.Education & Experience:Bachelor's in marketing or sales, or a related field.At least two years of experience working in admissions in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility.Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinate all admissions to the facility in accordance with budgeted census projections. Is readily available and represents the facility to potential residents, families, hospitals, and other referral sources positively and professionally.Coordinates all admission activities and documentation with all departments. Knows and complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and is able to educate residents and families in the same. Maintain comprehensive documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations. Acts as a liaison between the facility and all community groups and agencies. Works with the Administrative staff to plan, develop, and implement the facility marketing plan. Utilize appropriate sales/marketing techniques (i.e., public speaking, community workshops, cold calling, facility events, media coverage, etc.). Maintain budgeted census mix. Assure detailed completion of all admission, discharge, and transfer records manually as well as computer-generated. Provide ongoing assistance to potential residents and their families in negotiating a successful placement.About Athena Health Care Systems:Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.Athena’s Benefits:Competitive and Weekly PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount ProgramAvailable for Eligible Team Members:Employer Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.