Admissions Director Generations Healthcare - 2.9 Upland, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer operation Safety data sheets (SDS) Management Team leadership High school diploma or GED Fire safety procedures Computer skills Hospital experience Full Job Description Description Position at Heritage Court Assisted Living Admissions Director Heritage Court ARF Full Time Upland, CA $70,000-$80,000 Heritage Court, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of a Director of Admissions to join our team. Our facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you. The primary role of the Director of Admissions position oversees admitting department operations and in consultation with Medical Practitioners, Nursing/Clinicians, and Business Office staff, assists with appropriate patient placement and compliance with applicable standards in the completion of preliminary paperwork and confirming that all insurance benefits coverage meets standards of admission as dictated by policy. Works closely with Discharge Planners/Coordinators from acute hospitals and intermediate care facilities, physicians, surgeons, other medical entities, and families for direct admissions in order to assist with the placement of patients. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): Communicates regularly and deploys meticulous follow up with discharge planners of acute hospitals, intermediate care facilities, health plans, physicians, surgeons, senior organizations, and other potential admission sources. Builds and maintains strong relationships within the community to ensure high quality placement of patients, while meeting census goals. Maintains a presence in the community through the use of community outreach/educational opportunities, informational material presentations, tools such as trade shows, health fairs, facility visits, and advertising media. Maintains the software "Point Click Care" database to company standards. Oversees and develops touring fundamentals and conducts in-house training sessions. Through the use of the Pre-admission Questionnaire (PAQ), prepares the facility for new admissions, while confirming all insurance benefit coverage, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring that all equipment needed for the care of the resident is readily available for the resident's arrival. Oversees the admission paperwork essentials by monitoring the completion of admission agreements, ensuring the admission agreements are completed on-time, and obtaining necessary documents to ensure coverage and the ability to collect reimbursement for services rendered. Attends daily staff meetings to report activity and inform all staff members of special needs, upcoming admissions, and potential issues.

Qualifications:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Experience in skilled nursing or hospital setting. Thorough knowledge of medical, social and financial information relating to skilled nursing care. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with residents, families, co-workers and others. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with outside entities, residents, representatives and other staff members. Working knowledge of computer equipment and software and is able to communicate with computer support staff. Leadership skills needed to effectively manage the operations of the admissions department. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently manage time. Knowledge and ability to maintain safety of all in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents and knowledge of his/her role in carrying out the center's fire, safety and disaster plans, and the current MSDS.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Full time employees are eligible beginning the first of the month following their hire date.

Please note:

This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.