Director of Admissions

Healthcare Nursing Center; Marion (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center in Marion, MA seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the admissions process, coordinate with nursing leadership, and manage referrals from hospitals. The role emphasizes accurate insurance verification, documentation reviews, and effective communication with families.

The position requires a degree in social work or related health field, plus strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and fluency with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or a related health field (preferred).
• Medicare and/or Managed Care regulation experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in the Microsoft Office suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates facility admissions through the assessment of documentation for prospective admissions/suitability of placement, including verification of insurance coverage(s).
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nursing Supervisors to coordinate prospective admissions.
• Completes admissions paperwork with residents and/or family member(s).
• Communicates patient information clearly and provides clinical and financial information to facility staff.
• Maintains daily contact with hospitals through telephone contacts to promote referrals to the facility and to act as a liaison between the hospitals' discharge planners and the admission and nursing department.
• Responsible for 24/7 (weekends and holidays) referral review and insurance verification.

Skills

Degree in Social Work or related heath

English proficiency

Regulatory experience

Strong written, verbal, analytical and

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work hours

Education

Degree in Social Work or related health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Admissions

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Admissions to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the facility census remains at established levels while contributing to facility marketing efforts.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience

• Degree in Social Work or a related health field (preferred)

• Medicare and/or Managed Care regulation experience preferred

• Ability to read, write, and understand English; ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Fluency in the Microsoft Office suite and other office equipment

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates facility admissions through the assessment of documentation for prospective admissions/suitability of placement, including verification of insurance coverage(s)

• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nursing Supervisors to coordinate prospective admissions

• Completes admissions paperwork with residents and/or family member(s)

• Communicates patient information clearly and provides clinical and financial information to facility staff

• Maintains daily contact with hospitals through telephone contacts to promote referrals to the facility and to act as a liaison between the hospitals' discharge planners and the admission and nursing department

• Responsible for 24/7 (weekends and holidays) referral review and insurance verification

Salary: $25 - $27 HOURLY