*Director of Admissions*
Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation located in Tupper NY is seeking an Admissions Director to join its team.
The prime responsibility of this position is to lead census growth, business development, and admission activities while maintaining relationships with residents, families, professionals, and community referral sources.
The ideal candidate will have experience in an Admissions position in Long Term Care as well as knowledge of Medicare and 3rd party billing.
Job Responsibilities:
Build and grow census and quality mix by providing prospective patients/responsible parties with information and assistance in choosing a nursing center.
Work closely with the Administrator, management team, and all others involved to maintain consistent admissions, discharge and transfer meetings
Assist in coordinating opportunities for referring hospitals by identifying, initiating, nurturing and maintaining contact with physicians, social workers, discharge planners as it relates to the facility.
Handle inquiry calls from hospitals, families, etc.
, and provide appointments that include a presentation, tour and closing
Maintain updated bed ability and facility services information
Makes calls outside the facility to medical, insurance, legal and financial professionals, senior organizations, appropriate special interest groups, hospital discharge planners and other community contacts
Compile and distribute admission papers
Ensure all papers are properly filled out and input into system
Create facility materials such as press releases, brochures, and advertisements
Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and state regulations and reimbursement
Help expedite admissions process for emergencies
Maintain knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Report all inquiries, admissions, and discharges
Work with nursing and housekeeping staff to maintain knowledge of number of beds available
Inform housekeeping staff of empty rooms and have them cleaned
Maintain relationships with local hospitals, senior organizations, assisted living and senior housing facilities, appropriate special interest groups, churches and other community contacts
Participate in meetings to alert appropriate staff members of projected admissions, room changes, discharges and appointments/tours
Communicate special needs of new admissions to staff to ensure a smooth transition
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $18.
00/hour with bonuses
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
* How many years experience do you have in Admissions?
Work Location: In person