Admissions Coordinator - weekends - Avamere Puget Sound

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Admissions Coordinator - weekends - Avamere Puget Sound

Quick overview

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for building professional relationships with referral sources and coordinating the admission process for new residents, ensuring all necessary preparations are made before arrival. This role also involves conducting facility tours, assisting with resident orientation, explaining financial and procedural information to new residents and families, and maintaining accurate records of bed availability and census reports.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess one or more years of experience working in a Skilled Nursing environment and demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement systems like Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Additionally, familiarity with the rules and regulations governing nursing care facilities and the ability to maintain resident confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines are required.

CoordinationRelationship BuildingHIPAA ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceInsurance KnowledgeMedicare KnowledgeMedicaid KnowledgeBilling ProceduresFacility ToursBackup SystemsCensus ReportingSkilled Nursing ExperienceOrientation ProgramReimbursement Systems

Job description

Admissions Coordinator

Status: Part Time

Shift

Saturday-Sunday 8AM - 4PM

Location

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

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com [http://www.TeamAvamere.com]

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