Admissions Coordinator and Social Services

Blossomsrnc; Hot Springs, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blossomsrnc in Hot Springs, AR is seeking an experienced admissions and marketing professional for our long-term care facility. You will cultivate relationships with hospitals, physicians, social workers, and discharge planners to drive referrals and admissions.

The role requires the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English, leadership of staff, willingness to travel, and independent decision-making to ensure timely admissions and compliant paperwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care admissions and/or marketing.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Able to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and external agencies.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Answer referrals promptly and coordinate admissions.
• Work with physicians and discharge planners for smooth transitions.
• Market the facility to referral sources to gain new business.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, social workers, and discharge planners.
• Recruit and credential new physicians for the facility.
• Complete admission paperwork promptly and ensure required documents are on file.
• Verify payer sources and clinical approval prior to admission.
• Coordinate investigations of concerns and communicate with the Administrator.
• Meet with community organizations and promote public relations.

Skills

Admissions & marketing

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

JOB DUTIES:

• Answer referrals in a timely manner
• Work with physicians and hospital discharge planners to arrange a smooth transition to the facility.
• Market the facility to referral sources to gain new business
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, social workers, discharge planners and other referral sources
• Recruit and credential new physicians to the facility
• Complete all admission paperwork for new admissions in a timely manner
• Ensure facility has all required paperwork for admission
• Verify payer sources and ensure referral is clinically approved prior to admission
• Receive and coordinate investigation/follow through of concerns, complaints received and communicate this information with the Administrator
• Communicate effectively and consistently with the Administrator and take directions from the Administrator
• Ensure resident, visitor and employee concerns are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to person who originated concern
• Meet with members of community organizations
• Promote good public relations within the community
• Obtain copies of insurance cards and OBRA screens for every admission
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Long Term Care, preferably in admissions and/or marketing
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all personnel
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Must be willing to travel

Required experience:

• Long term care: 1 year

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.