Admissions Director - The Meadows Post Acute

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center; California; On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Post Acute in Panorama City, CA is seeking an Admissions Director to oversee admissions processes, foster partnerships with hospital partners, and manage transitions for residents and families.

The role requires prior SNF admission experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with reimbursement processes. Responsibilities include marketing, census reporting, and liaison with referral sources.

Qualifications

• Previous admission experience in SNF
• Familiarity with reimbursement processes
• Good physical and mental health
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facility marketing strategies to attract new residents
• Serve as primary contact between the facility and hospital discharge planners for 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 admissions and census meetings to drive business growth
• Order and maintain marketing materials and information packets
• Prepare daily census reports and monthly/quarterly reports
• Handle inquiries from hospitals and the community
• Screen potential admissions including payer source, authorization, Medicare eligibility, and level of care
• Process admissions including notifying nursing staff, creating resident IDs, providing charts, and completing admission contracts
• Maintain public relations with referral sources and post-admission relations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Computer skills

Reimbursement knowledge

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