Job Posting for Admissions Associate - Admissions Clerk at Cearu Medical Resort
Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and help us strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. We are searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of the position to help us care for our phenomenal residents.
Remarkable benefits our staff can expect: Competitive Wages Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees. Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability 401 K Plan PTO Holiday Pay Life Insurance Referral Bonus Program Flexible Spending & Daycare Account Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!) Education Assistance- That’s right, we will support you as you go back to school. We believe in you!
Exclusive discounts: AT&T & Verizon Insight & Dell Staples United Moving Services OKRIN & Sherwin Williams AMC Movies Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events) LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar Abenity Travel Center Six Flags Harry & David Gifts & Godiva
Summary:
The purpose of your job position is to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility’s established privacy policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signatures
Assist in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with our established policies and procedures
Admit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
Maintain an accurate record of available beds
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility
Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.) and review as necessary
Obtain the resident/guardian’s signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
Maintain a current listing of all residents and assigned room numbers. Provide copies of such listing to nursing service, management, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary and in accordance with our privacy rules
Attach pre-admission documentation to admission papers as appropriate
Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed before filing
Collect, assemble, and check admission papers and forward to the appropriate department
Obtain the resident’s assigned room number. Place on all necessary admission papers
Maintain a record of authorized information taken from records i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc., in accordance with our facility’s established privacy policies and procedures
Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.
Notify nursing service when the resident has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room
Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents
Review/explain the resident, and/or guardian, room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriate
Establish and maintain resident master card file
Notify nursing service and call for assistance, as necessary, if resident is disturbed/violent upon admission or if resident shows symptoms of infectious/communicable disease
Refer admission problems to proper authority, i.e., office supervisor, credit manager, nursing service, social services, etc.
Maintain a resident waiting list in accordance with established policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities
Maintain daily and monthly census report as directed
Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling resident assessments
Perform miscellaneous duties and assist business office personnel as required/directed
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director
Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
Experience:
3 years experience in admissions at a Skilled Nursing Facility or Healthcare Facility preferred. Must be able to type and/or keyboard and use computer/laptop. A working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding, indexing, etc., required.
Salary.com Estimation for Admissions Associate - Admissions Clerk in Tulsa, OK
$40,011 to $55,437
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Admissions Associate - Admissions Clerk.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.