What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Laurel Circle?
Laurel Circle is a premier Life Plan Community in Bridgewater, managed by LCS, a leader in Senior Living. LCS manages 119 communities in 32 states, many earning 4- or 5- star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. LCS employs over 23,000 people across the country.
Come join our team of professionals dedicated to enhancing the life of seniors. We pride ourselves on providing the highest levels of service, quality and hospitality to our ever-growing population of vibrant seniors.
If you are passionate about seniors and want to work with a dedicated, high-performing team with opportunities for career growth and advancement, Laurel Circle is for you!
We are currently seeking a talented Admissions Coordinator responsible for managing the Health Center admissions process and for establishing and maintaining an open, effective communication between the facility and referral sources, physicians, and third-party payers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Obtain referrals from hospital social workers, physicians, or family members keeping wait lists current.
- Functions as the Health Center public relations person, providing tours of the facility and pertinent information regarding admissions, as well as occasional off-site visits to hospitals and doctor’s offices.
- Conducts admission interviews with the resident and/or responsible party, obtaining all required financial data, signatures, pertinent social information, and medical information, attending physician information, and other pertinent and required documentation prior to admission.
- Reviews all admission related paperwork with the resident and/or responsible party including Medicare Part A coverage and non-coverage procedures. Maintains all non-medical record related paperwork in an admissions file for each resident.
- Processes all Medicare denial letters, Medicare certification and re-certifications according to Medicare regulations.
- Maintains Life Care resident statistics, permanent assignments, temporary assignments, and notifies resident and/or responsible party of permanent and temporary status in the Health Center.
- Keeps an ongoing daily/monthly census of residents in the Health Center noting admissions, discharges, deaths, transfers, changes in payment methods, and temporary and permanent assignments.
- Maintains an accurate list of numbers of days an independent living resident resides in the Health Center.
- Coordinates utilization review for new admissions covered by Medicare Part A.
- Maintains complete confidentiality regarding admission information and resident records.
- Assists in coordinating admissions/transfers/discharges with other departments.
- Ensures that the resident, family and responsible person are fully informed of the resident’s personal and property rights.
- Other sales and admissions duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Degree in nursing, social work, or marketing preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years of sales/admissions experience, preferably in health care or assisted living environment.
- Must be solutions-driven problem solver with a working knowledge of health care insurance including Medicare and Long-Term Care insurance.
- In order to achieve admissions goals, should be comfortable with marketing presentations and proven skills with community outreach programs.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Good visual and hearing acuity required; good verbal communication skills required. Must present a professional manner and be able to deal with situations that may be stressful.
- Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations in all aspects of the job including sales presentations and marketing materials.
Perks you can look forward to...
DailyPay - Make any day Payday!
FREE Fitness Center membership
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Discounts
Employee Appreciation Fund and much more!
Many roles at Laurel Circle require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.
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