Admissions Director

Major Responsibilities

• Support the admissions department's activities in the pre-admission, admission, discharge, and follow-up of our residents.

• Conducts tours of facility for prospective residents whether walk-ins or scheduled admissions.
• Reviews and coordinates with Liaison on patient acceptance.
• Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily and notify departments of anticipated admission.
• Assist with arrangements and confirmation of all admissions.
• Obtain prior approval number from payor on a per case basis when authorized.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for anticipated residents prior to admission. Must have experience with authorizations.
• Ensure level of care approval obtained and or OBRA screen (PASSAR, MIMR) when indicated.
• Complete face sheet, attach to clinical screen, copy and distribute to appropriate departments.
• Contact the County Department of Social Service/Medicaid office to verify eligibility and determine estimate of co-pay/family participation amount when appropriate.
• Tracks acute hospital admissions to ensure readmission of patients.
• Coordinates weekend/ holiday admissions in conjunctions with Liaisons.
• Initiates and completes specified components of the facility admission packet with patient and/or responsible party.
• Maintains Resident Roster, waiting list and inquiry list as specified per state regulations including receipts.
• Coordinates clinical assessment/screening and ensures appropriate clinical acceptance in a timely manner in the absence of Liaison.
Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.