Admissions Assistant

Fort-Lauderdale-Health-; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Admissions Assistant to join our staff. This is a Full-time opportunity.

The Admissions Assistant will assist the coordinator and facilitate referrals for potential admissions, acting as a liaison with family members and residents. The role requires staying current with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth admissions.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years prior admissions experience in health care facilities preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Medicare requirements and insurance providers i.e. HMO rules, Medicare rules, PDPM, and Medicare prescription plans.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledge of all nursing home regulations pertaining to admissions, resident rights.
• English Speaker
• Must be available every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a daily log of referrals for bed vacancies.
• Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours of the Facility and answer questions regarding the Facility and admissions process.
• Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.
• At the time of admission, meet with the resident and their families to assure all necessary forms are completed.
• Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities.
• Relay admissions information quickly and efficiently to the Admissions Director, Administrator, and all other departments, if necessary.
• Assure that all departments receive necessary information to prepare for admission.

Skills

Admissions experience

Job description

Job Description

Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Admissions Assistant to join our staff. This is a Full-time opportunity.

As an Admission Assistant the primary purpose of your position is to assist coordinator and facilitate referrals for potential admissions. The Admission Assistant will also act as a liaison with family members as well as the residents of the Facility.

The Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a daily log of referrals for bed vacancies.
• Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours of the Facility and answer questions regarding the Facility and admissions process.
• Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.
• At the time of admission, meet with the resident and their families to assure all necessary forms are completed.
• Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities.
• Relay admissions information quickly and efficiently to the Admissions Director, Administrator, and all other departments, if necessary.
• Assure that all departments receive necessary information to prepare for admission.

Requirements

• Two (2) years prior admissions experience in health care facilities preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Medicare requirements and insurance providers i.e. HMO rules, Medicare rules, PDPM, and Medicare prescription plans.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledge of all nursing home regulations pertaining to admissions, resident rights.
• English Speaker
• Must be available every other weekend.