Admissions Coordinator

Experience what it is to be in a 5-Star Quality Measures facility! Pasadena Meadows Nursing Center is looking for the next Admissions Coordinator to join the team. Please see below for details:

Role: Admissions Coordinator

Shift: Full Time

Pay Range: $22-39/hour Based on Experience

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to obtain required resident and family information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor.

Duties:

• Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from the Administrator and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist in interviewing and assessing residents and guardians and obtaining required 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.
• Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. File in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Obtain the resident or guardian's signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
• Maintain a current listing of all new residents, their level of care, and assigned room numbers. Provide copies of such listing to nursing service, administrative personnel, government agencies, personnel, etc. as necessary.
• Attach pre admission documentation to admission papers as appropriate.
• Perform secretarial duties as necessary.
• Assure that work/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.
• Obtain the resident's assigned room number. Place on all necessary admission papers.
• Forward completed medical records to the Medical Records Department as appropriate.
• Maintain a record of authorized information taken from records (i.e. type of information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.)
• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.
• 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.
• Explain to the resident and/or guardian room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc. as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain resident master card file.
• Refer admission problems to proper authority (i.e. nursing supervisor, business office manager, social service, etc.)
• Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities.
• Maintain current records of all residents admitted/ discharged by this facility in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, preferred.
• On-the-job training provided in admission procedures.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with other personnel.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to operate office, business and accounting machines.
• Requires repetitive hand motion. Minimal lifting and carrying requirements.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must possess suitable transportation in order to visit potential residents, families, doctors, hospitals, and other appropriate individuals/locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person