Admissions Coordinator posted about ago Healthcare at Iliff Iliff, Fairfax Coun

The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the overall daily operation of the Admissions Department in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medical and financial appropriateness has been considered for each resident prior to providing the services needed.

As Admissions Coordinator
, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your designated duties. You report directly to the facility Director of Admissions.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• 1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the admissions activities of this facility.
• 2. Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• 3. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Director of Admissions.
• 4. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• 5. Develop and implement policies and procedures for reviewing, identifying and evaluating the needs of the facility to ensure our census is 100% capacity.
• 6. Consider new avenues and ideas for census development including partnership with sister facilities.
• 7. Assess incoming patients and make sure they meet the medical facility's admission criteria and verify insurance viability for potential admission.
• 8. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and marketing the services of the facility.
• 9. Participate in admission planning, development and implementation to assess the medical and financial needs and appropriateness of potential residents.
• 10. Interview residents/families in hospital settings, at the facility or at a mutually acceptable location.
• 11. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director of Admissions as required.
• 12. Ensure all admissions paperwork is reviewed and complete by resident or responsible party based on state, federal and company requirements.
• 13. Arrange for the assistance of the Social Worker, Director of Nursing, Business Office Manager if needed to explain medical, social or financial issues that might impact the residents stay to the resident or responsible party.
• 14. Provide information to resident/family as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident if needed.
• 15. Provide assistance to families of hospital patients who might not be familiar with long term care describing services and benefits of a rehab / long term care admission if necessary.
• 16. Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability to ensure all admission contracts and paperwork are completed timely as possible.
• 17. Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities, referral sources and organizations.
• 18. Compile written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Admissions concerning the Admissions department.
• 19. Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• 20. Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations making adjustments as required in strategies as needed to ensure strong census for the facility.
• 21. Be available for facility tours for family members, referral sources, discharge planner or community leaders.
• 22. Continue to nurture and develop new referral sources including hospitals, senior programs/centers, churches, and community associations.
• 23. Be sure to forward any complaints and grievances from residents, family members, referral sources…