Admissions Coordinator - weekends - Avamere Puget Sound

Admissions Coordinator

Status: Part Time

Shift: Saturday-Sunday 8AM - 4PM

Location: Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma, WA

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Responsibilities:


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


* 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.

Qualifications:


* 1 or more years of experience in Skilled Nursing required.


* 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify