Admissions Assistant Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Medicare Health insurance policy knowledge Client rights in caregiving English CMS regulatory compliance Medicare regulations Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid regulations Medicaid Full Job Description Job Description Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Admissions Assistant to join our staff. This is a Full-time opportunity. As an Admission Assistant the primary purpose of your position is to assist coordinator and facilitate referrals for potential admissions. The Admissions Assistant will also act as a liaison with family members as well as the residents of the Facility.

The Responsibilities include:

Maintain a daily log of referrals for bed vacancies. Assist potential residents and their families by conducting tours of the Facility and answer questions regarding the Facility and admissions process. Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary. At the time of admission, meet with the resident and their families to assure all necessary forms are completed. Keep abreast of current Medicare and Medicaid regulations governing admission and discharge requirements of health care facilities. Relay admissions information quickly and efficiently to the Admissions Director, Administrator, and all other departments, if necessary. Assure that all departments receive necessary information to prepare for admission. Requirements Two (2) years prior admissions experience in health care facilities preferred. Knowledgeable in Medicare requirements and insurance providers i.e. HMO rules, Medicare rules, PDPM, and Medicare prescription plans. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Knowledge of all nursing home regulations pertaining to admissions, resident rights. English Speaker Must be available every other weekend.