Admissions Director

Admissions Director:

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Rehab at Pacific Ridge

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more


* Generous employee referral program


* Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


* 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Build and maintain professional relationships with referral source contacts including hospitals, physicians, clinic managers, insurance case managers, liaisons, and state and county caseworkers.


* The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the admissions process to ensure optimal transition and adjustment to the facility for our residents.


* Coordinate the admission of each new resident, ensuring resident's room is ready before they arrive and communicating with all departments to prepare for the new admission.


* Conduct facility tours and ensure the interior of the facility is tour-ready and presents well to visitors at all times.


* Assist in the resident admission orientation program, and provide residents with an admission information packet.


* Review and explain to each new resident and/or resident's family facility room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions and resident care procedures.


* Maintain an accurate record of available beds and a resident waiting list.


* Complete, maintain and analyze daily and monthly census reports.


* Coordinate 24/7 backup systems and coverage for admissions.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or closely related field with 1 or more years of experience; or 5 years of experience in a similar position.


* Knowledgeable of reimbursement systems such as Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances.


* Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.


* Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify