Admissions Director Long Term Care

ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR – LONG TERM CARE

Coordinates the admissions of new and returning residents from home, hospital, or other health care settings and to maintain the facility at its maximum capacity. Responsible for all aspects of Medicaid and private billing and collections.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive all referral inquiries regarding prospective residents from health care facilities & community individuals to determine an admission date or to schedule an appointment.
• Conduct tours of the facility to prospective residents and/or family members.
• Complete the pre-admission assessment (inquiry) form and present information regarding a prospective resident to the Administrator and appropriate staff for evaluation to determine facility and medical appropriateness.
• Coordinate long term admissions with area hospital case managers and social workers.
• Maintain communication with hospital social workers/discharge planners, families, and nursing staff to coordinate resident readmissions.
• Attend Continuity of Care meetings, public speaking events, and health fairs as needed with approval of the Administrator.
• Work with Resident and Family in securing Public Aid approval for appropriate residents.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of any changes in JCAHO, Federal, and State regulations, modify department policies to assure compliance, and in-service all effected personnel accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma
• A minimum of 2 or more years work experience in business and marketing training
• Must have knowledge in computer applications (i.e.; MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Functional literacy in English is required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner
• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the residents of the facility
• Good organizational, planning, and customer service skills
• Knowledge of hospital discharge planning and policies as it relates to the long-term care population
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations relevant to admissions, discharges, and resident rights

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Vacation, holidays, sick time
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance