Skilled Care Admissions & Planning Coordinator

DeKalb Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,632,000 - 77,887,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

ClarkLindsey in Urbana, IL is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage the admissions process for short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. The role includes care planning, psychosocial support, and coordinating with insurance providers.

Strong communication, strategic thinking, and process design are essential for success. Ideal candidates have experience in skilled care admissions, MDS/Medicare regulations, and discharge planning, with a focus on holistic,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in senior living or healthcare.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and Medicare regulations.
• Experience in the responsibilities listed above.
• Preferred: knowledge of skilled care admissions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective residents and families.
• Manage referrals, pre-admission assessments, and the full admissions process.
• Collaborate with others to create and update resident care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review progress and plan discharges.
• Coordinate insurance notifications, appeals, and communication.
• Complete and submit MDS assessments according to the regulatory requirements.
• Document and track resident concerns.
• Assist with investigations and ensure confidentiality.
• Ensure timely and fair resolution of grievances.
• Facilitate and document monthly Resident Council meetings.
• Organize quarterly Family Council meetings.
• Serve as liaison for follow-up to concerns.
• Conduct assessments and provide emotional support to residents.
• Refer residents to external providers for longer-term mental health support.
• Lead support groups and educational sessions.
• Guide residents and families through care transitions.

Skills

2+ years healthcare experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

Medicare regulations knowledge

Process design

Job description

ClarkLindsey in Urbana, IL is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage the admissions process for short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. The role includes care planning, psychosocial support, and coordinating with insurance providers.

Strong communication, strategic thinking, and process design are essential for success. Ideal candidates have experience in skilled care admissions, MDS/Medicare regulations, and discharge planning, with a focus on holistic,