Admissions Coordinator

Job Description

Solaris Health Care Merritt Island is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. We are located at 500 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953. We offer Walk-in interviews Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Merritt Island!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:
Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included);
Advanced Pay - get paid when YOU want; 401k with Company Match – plan for your future;
Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time – we value work life balance;
Tuition Reimbursement – invest in your growth;
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage – peace of mind for you & your family;
Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs – we’ve got your covered;
Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift! Join a team that invests in YOU – your health, future & your success! Come join our 5-star quality measure, Joint Commission accredited, best-in-area rated facility! Our team mission is to foster the best care in the area for our patients, while providing an environment where our team can thrive and succeed in their career.

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Admissions Director in developing census and quality mix by providing prospective residents and/or responsible parties with appropriate information and assistance to the nursing center, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris Health Care’s established policies and procedures.

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.

• Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor.
• Adheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Cooperates with department personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout Solaris Health Care.
• Treats residents, residents family members, visitors and fellow employees with courtesy, respect and dignity.
• Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving services.
• Notifies facility when late arrival to or absence from work according to established center policy.
• Adheres to established employee policies.
• Adheres to established dress code.
• Meets acceptable center attendance requirements.

• Ensures that all care is provided in privacy.
• Alerts residents before entering residents rooms.
• Reports all grievances and complaints made by residents to supervisor.
• Reports all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

• Handles walk in or telephone inquiries and documents on the inquiry logs.
• At the direction of the Admissions Director, follows up on inquiries by contacting the case managers via telephone or through the electronic referral systems.
• At the direction of the Admissions Director conducts tours of the center, documents clinical and financial information on the inquiry form for follow up. All tours must be provided a brochure and complete contact information must be secured for appropriate follow up.
• At the direction of the Admission Director, participates in community outreach events held at the facility by greeting guests, setting up for the events, offering tours and any other duties as assigned.
• Uses formal waiting list policy and keeps future reservations for residents.
• Reviews a list of unoccupied beds and makes preadmission reservations according to type of…