Admission Director SNF

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 HEALTHCARE LTD admissions coordinator in a nursing home setting manages the admissions process, communicates with residents and families, and keeps all agreements and records up to date while maintaining confidentiality.

You will coordinate referrals, verify insurance, conduct pre-admission checks, prepare admission rooms, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth bed utilization and resident onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience in a skilled nursing admissions setting.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Familiarity with admissions processes, referrals and HIPAA considerations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily admissions operations to optimize nursing home bed utilization.
• Screen referrals for admission and verify insurance in a timely manner.
• Complete pre-admission checks and ensure all signatures are obtained.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate admissions to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist families with admission procedures and provide tours of the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

Admissions is in charge of the admissions process in a nursing home. Other responsibilities include working directly with residents and the families of residents. Responsible for keeping all information, such as agreements and contracts, up to date. Maintaining confidentiality and providing prospective admissions with requested information.

Duties

• Reports to work on time, properly attired.
• Attends Daily AM Report/Quality Assurance Meeting
• Completion of daily census updates
• Plans and coordinates the daily activities and operations of the Admitting Department to ensure effective, efficient utilization of nursing home beds.
• Screens all referrals for potential admission prior to giving to DNS/Designee
• Ensures all PRIs received are reviewed and referred to DNS/designee in a timely manner.
• Responds to all referrals in a timely manner with goal for 15 minutes or less response time
• Ensures all insurance is verified, documented, and authorized.
• Completes all pre-admission checks including sex offender registry
• Controls the workflow process regarding nursing home admissions, discharges, and transfers or residents and ensures the appropriate information is disseminated to all departments concerned
• Participates in the utilization review/discharge process.
• Recommends policies and procedures pertaining to admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Responsible for upkeep of admissions, discharges, and room change logs.
• Assist families regarding admissions procedures and provide tours of the facility.
• Responsible for reviewing the admission agreement with the resident, family, client, or sponsor and obtaining the necessary signatures and documentation.
• Responsible for administrative and other related departmental duties as required.
• Responsible for gathering preadmission information.
• Responsible for communicating all admissions with the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that the admission room is ready with all required equipment on-site/ordered
• Completes all pre-admission activities timely upon confirmation of scheduled admission
• Responsible for Marketing the Nursing Home
• HIPAA—ensure that individuals’ health information is properly protected.
• Participates in community outreach projects.
• Performs work of equal skill and responsibilities as directed. Maybe be assigned additional tasks.
• Performs all other related duties as required and unrelated duties as requested during emergencies

Requirements

• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and family members.
• Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess patient, tact and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents, if necessary.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to recognize and later describe persons associated with nursing homes' safety and security.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a skilled nursing admissions setting