Admissions Coordinator

Position Title: Admissions Coordinator

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time/ 37.5 per week

Wage Rate: $28 - 33.55 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday (Alternating Saturdays)

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Admissions Coordinator to join our team. This position is responsible for managing the Health Center admissions process and for establishing and maintaining an open, effective communication between the facility and referral sources, physicians, and third party payers.

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date

• 401K with Company Match

• Get Paid Daily

• Employee Meal Program

• Free Meals

• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Life/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition re-imbursement

• Flexible Hours

• Free In-house gym membership

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Admissions Coordinator:

• Obtains referrals from hospital social workers, physicians, or family members keeping wait lists current.

• Functions as the Health Center public relations person, providing tours of the facility and pertinent information regarding admissions as well as occasional off-site visits to hospitals and doctor's offices.

• Conducts admission interviews with the resident and/or responsible party, obtaining all required financial data, signatures, pertinent social information and medical information, attending physician information, and other pertinent and required documentation prior to admission.

• Processes all Medicare denial letters, Medicare certification and re-certifications and according to Medicare regulations.

• Maintains on-going census activity such as admissions, discharges, deaths, room transfers, changes in payment methods, and temporary and permanent apartment status.

• Maintains Life Care resident statistics, permanent assignments, temporary assignments, and notifies resident and/or the responsible party of permanent and temporary status in the Health Center.

• Assists in coordinating admissions/transfers/discharges with other departments. Additionally, maintains communication with referrals sources, using appropriate applications and resources. Ensures timely discharge to admission 7 days per week.

• Serves as one of the primary points of communication and liaison for residents/families and guest concerns and/or inquiries aiding in the communication processes. Follows up on all initial inquiries in a timely manner.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Good working knowledge of Medicare Part A and certification procedures. Working knowledge of medical terminology.

• Clinical Certification Preferred (RN/LPN/COTA/Clinical Social Worker/PT)

• Must have a sincere interest in working with the elderly.

• Experience in a long-term care setting desired.

• Must possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Must have strong time management and organizational skills, be able to relate to all levels of management/professionals and be a self-starter, goal oriented, team player.

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