Admissions Coordinator - weekends - Avamere Puget Sound

Admissions Coordinator

Status: Part Time

Shift

Saturday-Sunday 8AM - 4PM

Location

Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma, WA

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Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral source contacts including hospitals, physicians, clinic managers, insurance case managers, liaisons, and state and county caseworkers.
• Coordinate the admission of each new resident, ensuring resident’s room is ready before they arrive and communicating with all departments to prepare for the new admission.
• Conduct facility tours and ensure the interior of the facility is tour-ready and presents well to visitors at all times.
• Assist in the resident admission orientation program, and provide residents with an admission information packet.
• Review and explain to each new resident and/or resident’s family facility room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions and resident care procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of available beds and a resident waiting list.
• Complete, maintain and analyze daily and monthly census reports.
• Coordinate 24/7 backup systems and coverage for admissions.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience in Skilled Nursing required.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement systems such as Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify