Admissions Coordinator

Job summary
Admissions Coordinator position at Embassy Healthcare WinchesterPrimary purpose is to obtain required information and admit residents efficientlyDelegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Assist in interviewing residents/guardians and obtaining required information and signatures• Assist in the orientation program for residents/personnel• Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from supervisor• Admit and prepare identification records for residents• Maintain accurate record of available beds• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents• Assure completion of pre-admission screening• Assure payor source identified for all admissions• Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-department personnel• Obtain required signatures and attach documentation to admission papers• Perform secretarial duties• Assure clean work/assignment areas• Assist in developing procedures for completing records• Maintain record of authorized information taken from records• Abstract information from records as authorized• Notify nursing service upon resident arrival• Maintain various registries• Explain rates, billing procedures, care procedures to residents• Notify nursing service and call for assistance when necessary• Refer admission problems to proper authority• Maintain resident waiting list• Keep abreast of Medicare/Medicaid regulations• Maintain daily census• Perform miscellaneous duties and assist business office personnel
Requirements
• High school diploma• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English• Ability to make independent decisions• Tactful and calm in emergencies• Ability to work harmoniously with others• Ability to follow instructions• Knowledge of micro-computers• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm• Ability to move throughout the work day• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress• Sight/hearing senses or prosthetics to enable these senses• Ability to function independently and work effectively with others• General health requirements as per facility policies• Ability to operate office, business, and accounting machines• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds• May be necessary to assist in evacuation