Admissions Coordinator

Medilodge of Livingston; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MediLodge of Livingston in Howell, MI is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage inquiries, admissions, tours, and coordination with hospital discharge planners. You will provide facility information and guide prospective residents and families through the admission process.

This role emphasizes community education, outside outreach, and building relationships with referral sources to maintain occupancy.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's in business/communications preferred.
• Two years LTC admissions/community relations experience preferred.
• RN preferred for clinical liaison and regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from hospital discharge planners, families and referral sources.
• Manage the admission process with bed availability and services info.
• Conduct facility tours and manage occupancy and census.
• Develop relationships to advise referral sources of bed availability and new services.
• Spend at least 50% of time outside the facility on community education activity.
• Coordinate admission plans and chair Census Development meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal and State regulations and reimbursement guidelines.
• Input daily referral data into the automated referral system.

Education

Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in business/communications field preferred.

Two years equivalent experience in the Long-Term Care Industry in lieu of degree.

RN Preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Livingston
3003 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843, USA

Description

Admissions Coordinator

Facility: MediLodge of Livingston

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary: The Admissions Director m anages the facility inquiry and admission process and provides customers with facility-related information via, personal visits/assessments, presentations, facility tours, and follow-up. Coordinates and implements effective community education programs.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in business/communications field preferred.
• Two years equivalent experience in the Long-Term Care Industry in lieu of degree.
• Previous healthcare admissions/community relation’s experience preferred.
• RN Preferred

Experience:

• Two years of experience in a Long-Term Care admissions or community education position. A background in community education is preferred.

Job Functions:

• Responds to inquiries from hospital discharge planners, families, and other referral sources. Manages the inquiry process professionally, timely and with appropriate follow-up.
• Manages the admission process by maintaining updated bed availability and facility services information
• Conducts facility tours and effectively manages occupancy levels and census/premium mix enhancement.
• Makes discharge calls to hospital discharge planners, medical, insurance, legal and financial professionals, and other community contacts. Develops and maintains relationships to advise referral sources of bed availability and new products and services.
• Spends at least 50% of time outside the facility on community education activity generating referrals and admissions.
• Participates in daily stand-up meetings to alert department heads and building staff of projected admissions, and to be made aware of bed changes, and upcoming discharges.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing (DNS) and the Business Office Manager (BOM) to assure appropriate and efficient decisions about prospective admissions.
• Inputs daily referral source and admission data into the automated referral system.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of admission plans; serves as chairperson for weekly Census Development meetings.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and reimbursement guidelines (Medicare and Medicaid). Assists with managed care referral process.
• Maintains a database of medical contacts/community resources along with knowledge of industry trends and legislative/regulatory issues and communicates this information to facility staff and community contacts.
• Develops and implements special events and presentations targeted at community education, establishing, and maintaining status for the facility as the expert on skilled nursing, specialty programs, and rehabilitation care in the community.
• Monitors and evaluates customer satisfaction with current and former patients, their families, and referral sources and shares results with the management team and others as appropriate to develop action plans as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn reimbursement programs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with residents, their family members, referral sources and all levels of the organization both orally and in written form.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Skilled at making presentations/public speaking.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated and goal oriented. Demonstrates self confidence.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with multiple and varied people and organizations.

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