Admissions Director - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Admissions Director

Status: Full-Time

Wage: $32 - $40/hr DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B ST, Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

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:


* experience in a similar position in a healthcare setting.


* 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.


* Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate fluently in English


* Must have active CPR/BLS

Benefits:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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