Position Overview
If you're compassionate, organized, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to have you join our team!
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 175-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in West Babylon, NY, dedicated to providing exceptional care and a welcoming experience for every resident. We are currently seeking an Resident Service Coordinator to support the admission process while helping ensure a welcoming and positive experience for residents, families, and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Welcome new residents, families, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist with the admission process, including completing admission agreements and required paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Process new admissions and ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
- Assist with check-in and orientation for new residents and their families.
- Coordinate with hospitals, insurance providers, and internal departments regarding prospective and incoming admissions.
- Coordinate with nursing, housekeeping, and other departments to ensure resident rooms are prepared and ready prior to new admissions.
- Help ensure necessary supplies, equipment, and other arrangements are in place prior to a resident's arrival.
- Provide information about facility services, amenities, daily activities, therapy schedules, dining options, and other resources.
- Respond to resident and family questions or concerns and direct them to the appropriate department when necessary.
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and facility staff to help facilitate effective communication and a positive experience.
- Support admissions and marketing efforts, including assisting with tours and providing information about the facility.
- Monitor visitor access and maintain visitor logs in accordance with facility policies.
- Document and follow up on resident and family service requests as needed.
- Assist with various administrative and resident-facing tasks to support the overall resident experience.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of healthcare experience required. Experience in admissions, medical administration, front desk coordination, insurance verification, scheduling, patient services, or similar healthcare roles is preferred.
- Compassionate, professional, and committed to providing outstanding customer service.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and staff.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using electronic record systems.
- Experience using online referral platforms, including Navi and Allscripts, is preferred.
- Multilingual ability is a plus.
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and sensitivity to confidential information is a plus.