Director of Admissions

Christian Care Centers- Mesquite • Mesquite, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Admissions is responsible for timely and accurate record-keeping of accounts receivable, maintaining a complete and systematic set of records for resident financial transactions. This role involves handling and processing all admissions/discharges, ensuring all required documentation is completed, and performing various marketing and public relations functions to support the census and objectives of the community.

Requirements

• Compassion for and desire to work with seniors!
• Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales experience.
• Minimum required 1 year of related experience.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping or accounts receivable experience in a health care setting and/or previous experience handling admissions in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiry calls from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources.
• Conduct Community tours.
• Manage the admission process by always maintaining updated bed availability and Community services information.
• Manage the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow-up.
• Effectively manage occupancy levels and census/premium mix enhancement.
• Alert appropriate department supervisors and building staff of projected changes, i.e. admissions, bed changes, and discharges, by chairing daily admission meeting to discuss forthcoming changes.
• Utilize bed management principles.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing and the Business Office Manager to assure appropriate and efficient decisions about prospective admissions.
• Recommend admission decisions to Community management.
• When admissions determinations are made, communicate with nursing and housekeeping about appropriate room and bed selection.
• Obtain appropriate admission papers and signatures from residents or responsible parties prior to admission.
• Communicate special needs of new admits to fellow teammates to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions that assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed