Description

* FULL-TIME *EXCELLENT BENEFITS * CAREER GROWTH * EXCELLENT TEAM *

* AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ELIGIBLE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

BENEFITS:

• EXCELLENT AETNA HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS - STARTING AT $0!!!
• HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ELIGIBLE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE
• 401K WITH A MATCH!
• CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
• GREAT TEAM CULTURE
• PAID TIME OFF
• AND MUCH MORE! (Dental, FREE Life Insurance, etc.)

SUMMARY: The Admissions Assistant is responsible for supporting duties as assigned to complete process of a resident’s pre-admission, admission, re-admission and/or referral of resident’s needing placement. 

• Supports the Admissions Coordinator with any internal/external liaison with referral sources such as hospital discharge planners and related rehabilitation units, physicians, health care agencies, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies and any other referral sources.
• May reviews admission-related information with the resident and/or responsible party and refers specific matters to the appropriate department head as directed. 
• Conducts tours of facilities and provides information to prospective candidates for admission and families.
• Executes Admission Agreements with families and residents.
• Reviews financial applications as needed and assists families with completion of same.
• May reviews PRIs and /or medical records for all aspects of medical care and rehabilitation services.
• Seeks or confirms input and recommendations for admission criteria, clinical pathways, continued stays and CQI.
• Confirms Medicare coverage and anticipated length of coverage prior to admission.
• Participates in determining time frames of treatment goals as required by the approving payer and/or condition.
• Confirms the need for customary and/or specialized equipment.
• Will provide additional support in the rehab treatments as a licensed PTA or COTA as needed. 

Requirements

• At least two years experience in the health-care field, preferably with a background in Admissions, Social Services, Administration and/or Public Relations.
• Skilled nursing experience as a COTA or PTA, preferred. 
• Holds a professional license current and in good standing in the State of New York as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Must be proficient in the use of various computer software programs, and have working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance and HMO’s.
• Must be familiar with general medical and financial terms and possess strong organizational and communication skills.