Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home coordinates all admitting department operations in a nursing home environment. Ensures compliance with applicable standards. Being an Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home oversees the in-patient/out-patient functions, bed assignments, and completion of preliminary paperwork for entering patients. Works with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement. Additionally, Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home confirms that all insurance benefits coverage meets standards of admission as dictated by policy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Receives inquiries for admission and coordinates the admission process of residents and patients to the facility. Develops and maintains a constant referral base for potential admission in order to meet facility census requirements. Conducts pre-determined marketing and education activities to clinical and professional sources, potential residents, community at large and staff. Collects data and performs assessments to qualify new admissions. Communicates and provides necessary documents to facility staff to facilitate the admission and billing process.
Qualifications
The incumbent will possess: