Admissions & Community Outreach Director

M2 Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage the nursing home admissions process, coordinate daily census updates, and ensure timely referrals and pre-admission checks. The role involves communicating with residents and families, reviewing admission agreements, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

The position requires at least 1 year of skilled nursing admissions experience and a strong ability to work with diverse teams while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

M2 Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage the nursing home admissions process, coordinate daily census updates, and ensure timely referrals and pre-admission checks. The role involves communicating with residents and families, reviewing admission agreements, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

The position requires at least 1 year of skilled nursing admissions experience and a strong ability to work with diverse teams while upholding regulatory standards.