Admissions Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

DailyPay

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking an Admissions/Pre-Admission Coordinator in Gorham, ME. You will support the admissions process from pre-admission to discharge, ensuring accurate referral handling and coordination with physicians and departments.

The role emphasizes resident rights, clear communication, and efficient census updates, within a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Years of Experience: 1-3+ months in sales/admissions.
• Fluent English for speaking, reading, writing with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and third parties.
• Basic software/computer proficiency and understanding of accounting and sales.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals and disseminate information to appropriate staff.
• Track pre-admission referral activity as needed.
• Coordinate assignment of attending physician and obtain required approvals.
• Notify departments of anticipated admissions and welcome resident on admission.
• Update census and coordinate room assignments with nursing and case manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the admissions department’s activities in the pre-admission, admission, discharge, and follow up processes. This position reports to the Business Office Manager.

Job Description

• Receive patient referral when they are called directly into the community and disseminate the information to appropriate individuals.
• Track pre-admission referral activity as needed.
• Coordinate the assignment of attending physician.
• Confirm financial approval with the appropriate party/entity.
• Obtain prior approval number from payer on a per case basis when authorized.
• Notify departments of anticipated admissions.
• Welcome patient on admission.
• Assign medical record numbers.
• Update computerized census system daily.
• Coordinate room assignment designation with nursing department and case manager.
• Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents to make informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards and, support independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Years of Experience: 1-3+ months

Type of Experience: Sales/admissions

Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.

Technical Competencies: Basic software and/or computer proficiency, comprehension of basic accounting and sales

Skills and Ability

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills.

Personal Attributes: Organized, detail-oriented

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.