Admissions Coordinator

Westminster Communities of Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Towers is a large upscale Active Living Community and Health Center located just south of downtown Orlando. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

Requirements

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Florida with at least two years experience.
One year required in long term care, including working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care protocols.
One year in post acute rehabilitation.
Knowledge of required admission documentation and process.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all admissions (Medicare and other direct admissions) with transfers from hospital or home to the facility.
Tour the facility with prospective residents/family members. Assist with referrals as needed.
Assist in the evaluation of all potential residents to ensure appropriate placement.
Ensure proper federal, state, and facility mandated documentation is completed. Ensure all necessary Medicare and/or insurance information is available and confirmed prior to admission.
Review admission packets for accuracy and approval. Enter new resident information into Electronic Charting System.
Educate residents and families about the extent of Medicare and Medicaid coverage, including length of stay, amount of coverage, and co-insurance days.
Inspect rooms for cleanliness prior to the actual admission.
Develop and maintain relations with physicians and hospitals on an ongoing basis, including for example: providing them with Medicare updates and changes in facility procedures.
Ensure that the budgeted census does not decrease below the established minimum.
Periodically assess services provided by the facility; compare these to the needs of the community.
Assess how the current services compare and contrast to those offered by other comparable facilities in the area.
Serve as a liaison with the community.
Identify services, treatments, and funding options in the Health Center.
Develop and maintain relationships with discharge planners, physicians, and managed care organizations. Communicate with discharge planners to facilitate transfers to the Health Center.
Coordinate transfers to the facility from home or other post acute facilities.
Communicate bed availability to all interested parties.
Communicate to entire team the goals, outcomes, payer authorization, and expected length of stay for the resident.
Data collection and reporting as required (daily census).
Determine resident satisfaction and compliance with services provided.
Attend educational seminars to remain informed of changes in Medicare, Medicaid, MCO, and long term care regulations.
Coordinate with Social Services on resident level of care transitions, pay status, bed holds, and discharges.
Other duties as designated by supervisor.