Primary Responsibilities: Organizes and controls the admission activities of the facility.Coordinates screening of potential residents for the facility.Acts as a liaison to hospital discharge planners, social services departments and other referral sources.Assists families in choosing attending physician.Assumes responsibility for completion of admission documents, including Admission Agreements, Medical Consents and Assignment of Benefits.Informs patient / responsible party of facility policies and procedures and Resident Rights.Communicates with discharge planners, agencies and families regarding admissions decisions and arranges for admissions.Initiates calls to hospitals for referrals.Works closely with liaison staff and obtains referrals for liaison staff.Maintains facility waiting list.Verifies patient insurance prior to admission, ensuring primary and secondary payment sources.Conducts tours of facility for potential resident or families.Prerequisites: Associate's Degree preferably in Human Services or Nursing, plus two years experience as Admissions Coordinator.OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Nursing or related field, plus one year experience in Social Services; and one year management experience preferred.Experience in long-term care preferred.Familiarity with Attorney General's Long-Term Care Regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:
8 hour shift, generally 8:30am to 5:00pm.Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
Topsfield, MA 01983: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person