Admissions Director - Skilled Nursing Facility

Admissions Director

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Wage: $35.00 - $40.00 hourly DOE

Location: Avamere Queen Anne Healthcare - 2717 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Job Summary:

An Admissions Director in a skilled nursing facility is responsible for managing the entire admissions process, including marketing, generating new referrals, and ensuring a positive experience for residents and their families.

May oversee staff, maintain accurate records, and work with various departments to ensure smooth transitions for new residents.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:


* Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract new residents, conduct tours of the facility, and provide information about services.


* Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, and other referral sources to generate a consistent stream of referrals.


* Oversee the admissions process, including initial inquiries, screenings, documentation review, financial arrangements, and placement of new residents.


* Act as the primary point of contact for residents and families, providing information, answering questions, and addressing concerns during the admissions process.


* Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding admissions, billing, and resident care.


* Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of resident information.


* Coordinate with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations.


* Manage and supervise admissions staff, providing training, guidance, and support.


* Maintain accurate records, generate reports on admissions activity, and analyze trends to identify areas for improvement.


* Understand and comply with insurance requirements, managed care programs, and other financial aspects of the admissions process.


* Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, therapy, and/or administrator.


* Must be knowledgeable on federal and state laws regarding medical records.


* Review and audit admissions, discharges, change of condition, and other pertinent records on nursing units.


* Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.


* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected.

Requirements and Qualifications:


* Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with resident admissions in a long/short term care facility.


* Must be familiar with Electronic Medical Records and prefer experience with Point Click Care (PCC).


* Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare, Medicaid and managed care coverage plans criteria.


* Excellent communi...