Admissions Coordinator

Fundamental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Nursing Loan Repayment

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Pet Insurance Discount

Education programs

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking an Admissions Coordinator who will be the first contact for new patients and families. You will manage tours, coordinate admissions paperwork, and support discharge planning to ensure a smooth patient experience.

This role requires healthcare familiarity, ability to travel locally, and a customer-service orientation. You will train staff on tour processes and engage referral sources to increase admissions, while maintaining compliance and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an Admissions position in healthcare environment.
• Long term care experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology – ability to discuss clinical evaluations with physicians and other care givers within facility.
• Must be able to travel locally by personal automobile as required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage initial contact as necessary with discharge planner, family, or responsible party to initiate tour and follow-up procedures.
• Manage the tour process using established tour practices that promote effective conversion of referrals to admissions, and ensure timely and effective tours are conducted and other staffs are trained to tour in the Admission Coordinator’s absence.
• Manage the admissions process, to include the use of all mandatory admissions paperwork, timely and accurate completion of paperwork, courteous treatment of residents and family members, and implementation of quality/expectation setting guidelines where appropriate. They also provide pertinent information about incoming residents to all relevant departments within the facility.
• Develop and implement internal in servicing of key employees regarding their role in the admissions process.
• Conduct external sales activity with current referral sources to increase census.

Skills

Admissions experience

Long term care experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Local travel

Reliable transportation

Job description

You’ve heard the expression “you only get one chance to make a great first impression”? The Admissions Coordinator lives this expression every single day. As the first point of contact for new patients, families and the general public, this position is vital to our success! If you are an outgoing, detail-oriented healthcare profession with a passion for customer service,

Posted Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage initial contact as necessary with discharge planner, family, or responsible party to initiate tour and follow-up procedures.
• Manage the tour process using established tour practices that promote effective conversion of referrals to admissions, and ensure timely and effective tours are conducted and other staffs are trained to tour in the Admission Coordinator’s absence.
• Manage the admissions process, to include the use of all mandatory admissions paperwork, timely and accurate completion of paperwork, courteous treatment of residents and family members, and implementation of quality/expectation setting guidelines where appropriate. They also provide pertinent information about incoming residents to all relevant departments within the facility.
• Develop and implement internal in servicing of key employees regarding their role in the admissions process.
• Conduct external sales activity with current referral sources to increase census.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in an Admissions position in healthcare environment
• Long term care experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology – ability to discuss clinical evaluations with physicians and other care givers within facility
• Must be able to travel locally by personal automobile as required
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets