ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Saratoga, CA seeks an Admissions Director to lead resident admissions in line with policies and facility goals. You will oversee the admissions workflow, coordinating with Nursing, Marketing, and Business Office to set criteria and ensure readiness and proper documentation.

The role requires at least two years of admissions experience, knowledge of medical terminology and billing, and strong data-entry plus clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of admissions experience; knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing; ability to perform data entry.
• Must read, analyze and interpret common scientific/technical information and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct the admissions process for the facility and approve resident admissions.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing, Marketing Director and Business Office Manager on admission criteria.
• Develop policies and procedures for admissions.
• Be available during business and after-business hours to handle inquiries or admissions.
• Supervise Admissions Assistants; may supervise other positions.
• Develop referrals with Discharge Planners, Case Managers and Physicians.
• Coordinate admissions with other departments and external partners.
• Ensure resident rooms are admission ready and provide tours to prospective residents.
• Complete admission packets with residents or responsible parties.
• Oversee orientation for residents and assist with financial and legal matters (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA, etc.).
• Discuss room rates, billing procedures, and visitor policies during resident interviews.

Skills

Admissions experience

Medical terminology

Data entry

Proficient with computers

English communication

Tools

Medical billing software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Saratoga, CA 95070, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: AM, Job Category: Health Care, The primary purpose of this position is to direct the admission of residents to the facility in accordance with departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures.

• Manages the admissions process for the facility, including responsible autonomy to approve the admission of residents
• Works closely with the Director of Nursing, Marketing Director and Business Office Manager in determining proper admission criteria and procedures
• Develop policies and procedures for the admissions process
• Is available during both business and after-business hours to answer admission inquiries or to admit residents from acute and emergency settings
• Supervises Admissions Assistants; may be assigned supervision of other positions
• Develop and maintain business relationships with Discharge Planners, Case Managers, and Physicians to generate placement referrals
• Coordinate the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities.
• Ensure resident rooms are admission ready
• Provide tours to perspective patients, family members or responsible parties
• Complete the admission packet with the residents and/or responsible parties
• Oversee and participate in the orientation program for residents
• Ensure that patients are assisted with financial and legal matters, i.e. Medicare, Medicaid benefits, Social Security, VA, etc.
• Assist patients to determine how they would like to make decisions about their health care, and whether or not they would like anyone else involved in these decisions
• Ensure that interviews with residents include discussion of room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions, and resident care procedures as appropriate. Ensure that required information and signatures are obtained.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of admissions experience, knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of medical billing, and ability to perform data entry Must have proficient knowledge of computers and related equipment.

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.