Requirements:
You care.
Director of Admissions Perks: - Generous Bonuses
- Growth Opportunities
- Health Benefits
Position SummaryIn coordination with Care Transition function, assists in the admissions process and helps ensure that new residents are integrated seamlessly into the system.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
- Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews inquiries regarding facility via telephone, email, fax and in person. Extracts information from referral and completes information sheet for team review.
- Assists in making arrangements with discharge planners, families and physicians to accomplish admission to the facility.
- Prepares admissions paperwork for signatures prior to responsible party's arrival.
- Assists in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with established policies and procedures, including placement of admission, welcome card, inspection of resident's room and escorting of residents to their room.
- Reviews or reads the admission packet to new admit and/or their responsible party, assists with completion of admission packet and obtains signatures on all necessary forms within 24 hours of admissions. Delays are reported to Administrator and/or Business Office Manager with date of projected completion.
- Obtains all necessary cards to verify identity and financial status of the resident (i.e., HMO, Medicare, or Medi-Cal cards) and verifies entitlement of HMO, Medicare etc., coverage. Completes costing of patient. Checks Common Working File for Insurance/Payment accuracy.
- Provides residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Reviews with resident, as necessary. Obtains the resident/responsible party's signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications: - Minimum 1 Year of Admissions experience required with 2-4 years previous related experience, preferably in long term care environment
- At least 1 year of experience in insurance verification and clinical review
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college with specialization in business, communications, or equivalent preferred
- Commitment to the Beecan mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing of Beecan values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation, and safety
- Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability.
- Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed.
- Must have valid driver's license and clear DMV record and be insurable under company's insurance policy.
Benefits:
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
