Admissions Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility

MARY ANN MORSE HEALTHCARE CORP•Natick, MA

6d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Admissions Coordinator – Skilled Nursing Facility – Full Time Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center is a 118-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility serving the MetroWest community for more than 25 years. We are seeking a relationship-driven Admissions & Referral Development Director to lead admissions operations, support census growth, and strengthen referral partnerships. Summary The primary purpose of the Admissions Coordinator is to assist and advise residents, families and other persons responsible for placement with the services offered by the facility. Develop marketing relationships within the community that identify the facility’s services, which assures the maintenance of an appropriate census. Provide the administrative and regulatory detail and rapport with staff necessary to accomplish the positions mission.

Requirements

Prior experience in a skilled nursing setting required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales and marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in developing an admission policy and procedure.
Review, approve and accept admissions into the facility.
Develops good rapport and working relationships with area discharge planners and appropriate social service agencies to promote the facility’s reputation and encourage referrals.
Serves as a liaison and advises hospital social services, community organizations and health agencies about the facility’s nursing capabilities and availability of beds.
Able to review referrals every other weekend or as needed to ensure timely admissions and appropriate follow-up.
Be an advocate and spokesperson for resident concerns within the community.
Conduct facility tours for prospective residents, their families and community groups.
Gather and document information from families regarding prospective or actual resident placements.
Assess the suitability of the placements.
Prepare admission documents and consent forms.
Gather, document, and appraise residents’ financial resources and needs.
Obtain a physician for resident if needed.
Responsible for admission protocol.
Is available at time of admission for introductions to staff and assure the residents’ initial comfort.
Responsible for initiating Medicare forms on admission.
Conduct on-site analysis of competing homes semi-annually for rates and services.
Maintains or contributes to computer listing of residents’ responsible financial parties.
Develops and maintains referral lists and maintains contact with each potential referral source.
Maintains good relationships with other departments and functions.
Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Knowledgeable about residents’ rights and is able to advise residents and families.
Deals tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family members, professionals and visitors.
Inform Executive Director of events that may have an impact on census.