Director of Admissions

Journey; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Journey Healthcare seeks an Admission Director to lead referrals and admissions in our Frederick, MD community. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and financial evaluations, working with families and providers to ensure smooth patient transitions. Proficiency in EMR tools and understanding insurance authorization for long-term care are essential.

Join a community-focused team dedicated to compassionate care, compliance, and continuous improvement in the admissions process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a facility or related health care setting.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage and authorization in long-term care.
• Demonstrates an understanding of arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Referral management and admissions coordination.
• Communicate with families, providers, and internal teams about admissions.
• Secure authorizations and perform financial evaluations for prospective residents.
• Maintain accurate admissions and census records.
• Utilize EMR systems and data tools for records management.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Insurance knowledge

Arithmetic proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

About Us

Welcome toJourney, where the community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard.

Our Vision

Change the world, one heart at a time.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team. Our empowered and dedicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction. Being a part of your journey is our privilege.

The Heartbeat of Journey

Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience and demonstrated success in a position in the facility or in another related health care facility.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage and authorization process pertaining to long-term care is helpful.
• Demonstrates an understanding of arithmetic.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Referral Management and Admissions Coordination:
• Manage referral status, ensuring timely and accurate admissions processing.
• Communicates with external team members, families, and healthcare providers regarding referral updates.
• Secures prior authorizations and completes financial evaluations for prospective residents.
• Administrative and Record-Keeping Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate records of admissions, pay status changes, and daily census updates.
• Completes and files admission paperwork according to facility policies.
• Utilizes electronic medical records and relevant tools for data management.
• Collaboration and Customer Service:
• Build positive relationships with interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families.
• Provides facility tours, responds to inquiries, and addresses admission-related concerns.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement in the admissions process.

Journey offers all care team members the Journey Advantage which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• And so much more….

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, we invite you to apply for the Admission Director position at Journey Healthcare. Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

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