Admissions Director

Baldwin-Gardens-Nursing-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Post Acute in Panorama City, California is seeking an Admissions Director to manage admissions processes and foster strong relationships with hospitals and the community. You will lead marketing efforts, coordinate with discharge planners, and oversee census and documentation to ensure smooth resident admissions.

Ideal candidates have SNF admission experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and solid computer and reimbursement knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous admission experience in SNF.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Solid knowledge of reimbursement processes.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing facility marketing strategies to attract new residents.
• Serve as the primary contact between the facility and hospital discharge planners to ensure seamless transitions.
• Communicate with referral sources to build relationships and identify unmet healthcare needs in the community.
• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure appropriate admissions to the facility.
• Lead team meetings regarding admissions and census to drive business growth.
• Order and maintain adequate marketing materials and ensure information packets are available.
• Prepare daily census reports and complete monthly and quarterly reports as assigned.
• Handle inquiries from hospitals and the community.
• Screen potential admissions, including establishing payer source, obtaining authorization, determining Medicare eligibility, and assessing level of care.
• Process admissions, including notifying nursing staff, creating resident identification bracelets, providing charts, and completing admission contracts.
• Maintain public relations with referral sources and foster ongoing internal public relations with residents and their families post-admission.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Admissions Director
Job Location: Panorama City, California
Company Name: The Meadows Post Acute
Job Description:

At The Meadows Post Acute, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to our residents and their families. As our Admissions Director, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth admissions processes while fostering strong relationships with the community and our hospital partners.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing facility marketing strategies to attract new residents

• Serve as the primary contact between the facility and hospital discharge planners to ensure seamless transitions

• Communicate with referral sources to build relationships and identify unmet healthcare needs in the community

• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure appropriate admissions to the facility

• Lead team meetings regarding admissions and census to drive business growth

• Order and maintain adequate marketing materials and ensure information packets are available

• Prepare daily census reports and complete monthly and quarterly reports as assigned

• Handle inquiries from hospitals and the community

• Screen potential admissions, including establishing payer source, obtaining authorization, determining Medicare eligibility, and assessing level of care

• Process admissions, including notifying nursing staff, creating resident identification bracelets, providing charts, and completing admission contracts

• Maintain public relations with referral sources and foster ongoing internal public relations with residents and their families post-admission

Requirements:

• Previous admission experience in SNF

• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities

• Proficiency in computer skills

• Solid knowledge of reimbursement processes

• Good physical and mental health

• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred

Reporting:

The Admissions Director reports directly to the Administrator.

Salary:

$34 - $40 HOURLY