Admissions Coordinator - Full Time Day, hourly

Susquehanna Health & Wellness Center is currently looking for a Full Time Day Admissions Coordinator! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Admissions Coordinator with experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Job Location: 745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512

Admissions Coordinator Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Admissions Coordinator position is to establish referral sources and to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor.

As the Admissions Coordinator you must be delegated to the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Benefits of the Admissions Coordinator:

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Generous PTO
• Employee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional and clinical training

Responsibilities of the Admissions Coordinator:

• Receive and follow work schedule or instructions from your Supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist in interviewing residents, guardians, sponsors, and obtaining required admission information and signatures.
• Admit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of available beds.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the Facility.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of all departmental personnel including the Facility’s receptionists.
• Provide receptionists and other subordinate departmental personnel with direction and counseling, as necessary.
• Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned receptionists and departmental personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Facility.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for the Facility’s receptionists and other departmental personnel. Prepare probationary and annual employee performance evaluations for the Facility’s receptionists and other departmental personnel. Meet with the Facility’s receptionists and other departmental personnel to review performance.
• The Admissions Coordinator will provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.
• Obtain the resident or guardian’s signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
• Assure that work or assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
• Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed before filing.
• Collect, assemble, and check admission papers. Forward to appropriate department.
• Forward completed medical records to the Health Information or Medical Records Department as appropriate.
• Notify nursing service when the resident has arrived at the Facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room.
• Review and explain the resident, and/or guardian, room rates, billing procedures, visitors or guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriate.
• Notify nursing service and call for assistance, as necessary, if resident is disturbed or violent upon admission or if resident shows symptoms of infectious or communicable disease.
• Keep abreast of current Medicare or Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities.
• Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling resident assessments.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the Facility are met.
• Conduct tours and initiate application for admission (demographic, clinical, and financial data).
• Additional job duties assigned as related to this position.

We are working around the clock to keep our residents and staff healthy and safe and are following the recommended protocols and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We ensure all employees and residents have the required PPE to protect them from potential exposure during this COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, Numerous precautions have been implemented in all nursing centers such as temperature and symptom screening, screening all employees, restricting visitors and enhancing cleaning of high touch surfaces.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Susquehanna Health & Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.