Remote Admissions Director

The Alden Network; Hoffman Estates (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking an Admissions Administrator to lead the Admission Department in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policy, and best practices. You will oversee data collection, patient outreach, and coordination with home, hospital, or other facilities to ensure smooth admissions.

You will manage financial services processes, communicate with hospitals and community agencies, and partner with staff to place residents in appropriate rooms while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study or licensed nurse.
• Knowledge of long term care.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal tactfully and to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, support agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.

Responsibilities

• Tour and interview potential residents/resident representatives, collecting accurate data on admission inquires.
• Communicate effectively with hospital and community agencies regarding admission referrals.
• Analyze referrals to ensure facility can meet resident’s needs adequately.
• Facilitate a decision for admission approval and notification of admission approval timely to referring agency.
• Confer with Administrator and nursing department in assigning appropriate rooms to residents.
• Communicate resident admissions, discharges, or room transfers to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Complete required identified offender registry verifications and initiate criminal background check requests.
• Explain facility philosophy, policies and procedures to potential residents, new residents, and residents’ representatives.
• Maintain an accurate resident roster.
• Obtain required signatures on all required admission forms and complete and obtain all necessary documents for resident financial record.
• Make efforts to collect past due balances and participate in A/R collection meetings.
• Assist AMS liaisons and resident representatives with Medicaid applications when necessary.
• Promote customer service throughout the facility.
• Develop and participate in Quality Assurance Program Improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Patience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or licensed nurse

Knowledge of long term care

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking an Admissions Administrator to lead the Admission Department in accordance with federal and state regulations, facility policy, and best practices. You will oversee data collection, patient outreach, and coordination with home, hospital, or other facilities to ensure smooth admissions.

You will manage financial services processes, communicate with hospitals and community agencies, and partner with staff to place residents in appropriate rooms while maintaining