Admissions Coordinator

Apollohrc; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollohrc in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an Admissions Coordinator to assist the admissions process, liaise with the nursing unit, residents and families to ensure a smooth transition. Duties include signing admissions packets within 48 business hours, maintaining filing systems, giving tours, and reviewing admission materials such as rights, privacy notices, and contracts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in admissions in health care, strong English skills,

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years experience in health-care admissions preferred; ability to type required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word and Access is expected.

Responsibilities

• Meet with resident or responsible family member to sign admissions packet within 48 business hours.
• Maintain an admissions filing system as devised by the Admissions Director.
• Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours and answering questions about admissions.

Skills

Communication

Typing

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Admissions Coordinator

The primary purpose of your position is to assist with admissions process. The Admissions Coordinator will act as a liaison to the nursing unit to help ensure a smooth transition with the admissions process for all residents. Further, the position will act as a liaison with family members as well as the residents of the Facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet with resident or responsible family member to sign admissions packet within forty-eight (48) business hours.

Maintain an admission’s filing system as devised by the Admissions Director.

Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours of the Facility and answer questions regarding the Facility and admissions process.

Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.

Obtain information from potential residents when assisting with Medicaid applications: PRI, complete, bank statements, financial support statements, and insurance verification.

Assure that all departments receive necessary information to prepare for admission (i.e. medications, treatments, and any special needs).

Forward completed medical records to the appropriate department, if necessary.

Review and explain the resident, and/or guardian, room rates, billing procedures, visitors and guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriate.

Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities.

Working Conditions

Works in office areas as well as throughout the Facility.

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies and personnel, etc.

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.

Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support personnel, etc., to assure that the residents’ needs are continually met.

Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

Two (2) years prior admissions experience in health care facilities and Medicaid filing preferred. Ability to type is required.

Specific Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.

Be knowledgeable in the use of computers (Excel, Word, and Access), data input, retrieval and output functions, etc.

Background Screening Clearinghouse Link

Info.flclearinghouse.com

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