Admissions Specialist

Ecumen Pathstone
The Admissions Specialist is directly responsible for relationship building with community referral and admission sources, and marketing of the campus within the community.
About Us:
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring an Admissions Specialist. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Opportunity Details:
Schedule: Monday - Friday typical business hours. Can vary depending on business needs.
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience. Outstanding full-time benefits offered.
Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Establishes personal contacts within the community and builds relationships with referral sources (e.g. discharge planners, hospital/facility case workers, and others in the community). Tracks all referrals and leads.
2. Communicates information regarding prospective admissions to appropriate facility team members, including need for pre-admissions authorizations, payer sources, anticipated time of arrival, special needs of the resident for services and supplies, etc.
3. Conducts personal marketing visits with identified key referral sources and speaks to groups to enhance awareness of all campus services available. Represents campus at community marketing events and programs geared towards our potential customers and referral sources.
4. Responsible for production of promotional, sales and marketing materials, literature, advertising, and other information provided to our customers and referral sources.
5. Prepares (or assists Admissions Director with, if applicable) Admissions Department;s annual operating and capital budget. Compiles marketing and other related information and statistics when requested by organizational leadership.
6. Active member of organizational leadership team for strategic planning for the campus; helps develop and implement departmental goals within campus planning.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in healthcare, admissions, marketing and/or sales
• Understanding of the medical and personal needs of seniors moving into our communities
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Computer proficient in Word, Publisher, and other Microsoft applications
• Current driver's license and proof of insurance
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related, or equivalent experience
• Prior management experience