Admissions Coordinator

CommuniCare Health Services

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Holbrook Healthcare Center is currently recruiting a professional, Long Term Care experience preferred, for the position of Full Time Admissions Coordinator. The position of Admissions Assistant is responsible admissions into the center and for ensuring that all required paperwork is completed the day of admission. The ideal candidate for the Admissions Coordinator position will be a High School graduate with previous experience in Long Term Care. The position requires knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements and procedures, Managed Care insurance, medical terms, basic computer literacy, organization, and good customer service skills.

Requirements

• Must be a High School graduate, or GED equivalent
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements and procedures
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Must possess basic computer literacy skills

Nice To Haves

• Long Term Care experience preferred
• 1 - 3 years previous work experience in Long Term Care, involving medical terms, Medicare, and Managed Care insurance

Responsibilities

• Performs all admissions processes, including but not limited to: Maintains admissions packets
• Meets with resident and/or responsible party prior to or on day of admission to explain and discuss admission procedures, policies of center, charges, and obtains signatures on appropriate documents according to the center's admission policies and procedures
• Collects current month's payment or resources prior to or on day of admission
• Gathers, types and processes all admission information as indicated in the policy and procedures manual
• Sets up, updates, and maintains resident files
• Maintains records of all admissions and reasons for denials
• Responsible for entering new admission on census
• Involved in room changes and notifying staff of changes
• Ensures all appropriate information/documentation is sent to unit, billing department, and resident's physician and pharmacy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• PTO plans
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life plans
• Disability plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED