Admissions Coordinator

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Hanover, Northern (York County, KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Living Plum Creek seeks an admissions professional to manage inquiries, conduct interviews and tours for prospective residents, and place new admissions efficiently to help achieve target occupancy. The role interfaces with insurance carriers, the interdisciplinary team, and multiple departments to ensure compliant, smooth onboarding.

The candidate should have at least one year in long-term care, understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, and strong communication with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in healthcare field preferred; equivalent long-term care experience accepted.
• English reading and writing proficiency required.
• One year experience in long-term care with geriatric residents.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and nursing terminology.
• Demonstrates compassion, leadership, dependability.
• Ability to communicate with residents clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Takes inquiries, interviews and tours for prospective residents and families.
• Prepares residents for placement according to Homewood policies and laws.
• Coordinates pre-admission approvals with third-party insurers for payment sources.
• Reviews referrals with the team to determine eligibility for admission.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information and upholds privacy standards.
• Supports advertising and marketing efforts to promote occupancy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Empathy

Professional image

English literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Job description

Homewood Living Plum Creek

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Full-Time

Salary: 26.85 - 28.85 Hourly

Job Summary:

Responsible forimplementing the Nursing Care Center and/or Assisted Living admissions process includinginquiries, interviewing and providing tours to prospective residents andplacing new admissions within the facility in an expedient manner to achievethe facility's targeted occupancy levels.

Essential Functions:

• Treats all information aboutresidents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmentalpolicies and procedures, and maintainsestablished standards and practices.
• Establishes and maintainscooperative relationships with referral and support services in the community.
• Interviews and provides tours to prospective residents and their family/representative(s) reviewing the variety of services offered by Homewood.
• Prepares prospective residents for placement in accordance with Homewood's policies and Federal and State laws.
• Coordinates pre-admission approval with all third party insurance carriers for proper payment source. Providesinformation to third party insurance carriers and other agencies for residents,applicants and family to ensure authorization.
• Reviews and responds to information from referralsources on prospective residents, working with the interdisciplinary team todetermine financial and clinical eligibility for admission to the community.
• Provides a basic orientationto the facility for the resident and family/representative(s).
• Works with all departments in providing a smooth admissions process.
• Maintains a workingknowledge of regulations and policies pertaining to admissions.
• Assists the Social Services Coordinator assisted livingdepartment and the nursing department withinternal resident transfers.
• Participates in thedevelopment and implementation of advertising, promotional material and marketing strategies.
• Performs other functions asdirected by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in health care related field preferred and/or equivalent experience in long term care field.
• Ability to read, write andunderstand English well.
• One year experience in longterm care working with geriatric persons.
• Has an understanding ofMedicare/Medicaid regulations as well as basic nursing terminology.
• Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
• Must have qualities of leadership, initiative and dependability.
• Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
• Conveys a professional imageto residents and the public.

Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requiresextensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspectsof sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionallyrequired to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects,tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.