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SalaryWe're on the lookout for a superhero - an Admissions Assistant!
Check out the perks we're putting on the table:
- Health and dental goodies
- Clear vision care
- A solid 401k plan
- Vacation days with your name on them
- A work schedule that's as steady as a superhero's aim
REQUIREMENTS:
- Preferred experience in healthcare customer service.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- Extensive knowledge of reimbursement is necessary.
- Good physical and mental health is essential.
- Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
REPORTING:
The Admissions Assistant reports directly to the Administrator.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assist in creating and executing facility marketing plans.
- Serve as a liaison between the facility and hospital discharge planners.
- Contact referral sources via phone.
- Develop relationships to identify unmet healthcare needs in the community and assess the facility's ability to address those needs.
- Complete the necessary paperwork for appropriate admissions.
- Lead facility admission and census meetings.
- Manage marketing material supplies and ensure information packets are readily available.
- Prepare daily census reports.
- Compile monthly/quarterly reports as instructed.
- Handle inquiries from hospitals and the community.
- Screen potential admissions:
- Determine payor source.
- Obtain necessary authorizations.
- Verify Medicare eligibility.
- Assess the level of care for proper placement.
- Process admissions:
- Notify nursing staff and relevant personnel.
- Create resident identification bracelets.
- Provide charts to the appropriate nurse station.
- Complete admission contracts with residents or responsible parties.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources.
- Uphold post-admit and ongoing internal relations with residents and families.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Administrator.
- Complete document uploads and have admission packets signed by newly admitted residents.
- Fill out MC171, upload photos, gather all required information for admission, and upload PASRR.
- File and label completed folders.
- Cover breaks, lunches, and days off for Admissions and Reception as needed.
- Update and organize the Covid-19 daily log to ensure completion.
- Update and send Covid-19 notifications to Social Services.
