Director of Admissions

Wheatridge Manor Care Center • Wheat Ridge, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to obtain required information and admit residents efficiently, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The role ensures the highest degree of quality care for residents at all times.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures
• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration
• Marketing experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which includes a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university is preferred, but will consider an Associate's Degree with related clinical experience
• Two (2) years' experience in a healthcare setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Working with residents and families on admissions (85% of time)
• Interviewing residents, guardians, family members, or responsible parties to obtain required admission information and signatures
• Giving tours of the facility to interested parties, including residents, family members, community referral sources, and guests
• Providing residents with an admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.)
• Collecting, assembling, and checking admission papers
• Admitting residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Preparing identification records for residents
• Maintaining a current listing of all residents and assigned room numbers
• Tracking inquiries, denials, rejections, admissions, and related information into appropriate programs
• Abstracting information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies
• Reviewing and explaining room rates, billing procedures, guest privileges, resident care procedures, etc., to the resident and/or guardian
• Maintaining a resident waiting list
• Working with the Administrator to identify and develop an Admission Support Team, including the Administrator and department heads
• Assisting with the implementation of Marketing Plan tactics, including special events targeted at community education and establishing the facility as an expert in skilled nursing, specialty programs, and rehabilitation care
• Monitoring and evaluating customer satisfaction surveys
• Demonstrating a passion for caring through interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This is a full-time position with benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree