Director of Admissions

FutureCare•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan. Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc. It is the responsibility of the Director of Admissions to facilitate the admission of clients from the surrounding community, area hospitals, or other health care agencies to the facility. Maintain or exceed the budgeted census and patient mix. Verify financial assets, insurance coverage, i.e. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance eligibility. Meet with families to discuss the services provided by the facility and the short and long term health-care needs of the resident. Design and implement a marketing plan which educates the community, healthcare agencies, discharge planners, social workers, physicians, etc. about the facility with the purpose of encouraging and expanding the referral base. The focus of the Director of Admissions efforts is predominately the adult geriatric population. FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in the healthcare and/or marketing field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
The ability to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Excellent interpersonal skills to relate appropriately to families, residents, physicians, referral sources, department heads, community and governmental agency representatives.
The ability to gather, manage, and verify confidential financial and health related information.
The ability to expand and maintain a solid patient referral base.
Excellent ability to market the services of the facility to the community.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the admission of clients from the surrounding community, area hospitals, or other health care agencies to the facility.
Maintain or exceed the budgeted census and patient mix.
Verify financial assets, insurance coverage, i.e. Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance eligibility.
Meet with families to discuss the services provided by the facility and the short and long term health-care needs of the resident.
Design and implement a marketing plan which educates the community, healthcare agencies, discharge planners, social workers, physicians, etc. about the facility with the purpose of encouraging and expanding the referral base.
The focus of the Director of Admissions efforts is predominately the adult geriatric population.