Admissions Director (Non Nurse)

Life Care Centers of America•Stoneham, MA

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About The Position

Life Care Center of Stoneham is looking for an experienced Admissions Director with a strong background in healthcare marketing. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership, census-building strategies, and the ability to build strong referral relationships within the community. The Admissions Director (Non Nurse) facilitates and oversees the admissions process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Nice To Haves

Health care experience preferred
Familiar with the professional medical community

Responsibilities

Gather and enter all necessary admissions paperwork
Ensure that patient applications for admission are approved/not approved within a two (2) hour period
Plan follow up visits and interviews with patients
Conduct facility tours to potential patients, families, and visitors and educate them on key benefits of the facility
Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise admissions staff (if applicable)
Effectively manage and operate within budget
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language