Admissions Clerk

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, NY is seeking an Admissions Clerk to coordinate the admission process for new residents, ensuring all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely.

You will serve as a liaison among residents, families, hospitals, and facility departments, enter data into the EMR, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Healthcare, long-term care, admissions, customer service, or administrative support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process new resident admissions.
• Gather and verify required admission paperwork, insurance information, and medical records.
• Communicate with hospitals, case managers, referral sources, residents, and family members regarding admissions.
• Maintain accurate resident files and admission records.
• Enter resident information into the EMR system.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain necessary authorizations when applicable.
• Schedule admission appointments and welcome new residents and their families.
• Assist with resident room assignments and communicate admission details to appropriate departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility admission regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Admissions Director and leadership team as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5-Star CMS, 280-bed skilled nursing facility located at 99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 12401. We are seeking compassionate, professional, family-oriented candidates to join our team!

Job Overview

The Admissions Clerk is responsible for coordinating the admission process for new residents, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and timely. This role serves as a liaison between residents, families, hospital discharge planners, and facility departments to ensure a smooth transition into the nursing home.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process new resident admissions.
• Gather and verify required admission paperwork, insurance information, and medical records.
• Communicate with hospitals, case managers, referral sources, residents, and family members regarding admissions.
• Maintain accurate resident files and admission records.
• Enter resident information into the facility's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain necessary authorizations when applicable.
• Schedule admission appointments and welcome new residents and their families.
• Assist with resident room assignments and communicate admission details to appropriate departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility admission regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Admissions Director and leadership team as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, admissions, customer service, or administrative support preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Benefits

• Rate $16.00
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Growth and advancement opportunities