Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator
STARTING RATE: $20.00/HR. ($20.00 - $23.00/hr., dependent upon experience)
SHIFT: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday

BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Tuition Assistance
Referral Bonuses
Peer Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off

Job Summary:
Responsible for the coordination of all referrals made to the facility for admission, screening of applicant, facilitation of the actual transfer of resident into the facility from the transferring facility. Assisting the residents and family in the admission process and attempting to provide support that will enable a positive adjustment to placement or care for the resident and their family. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates and processes all inquiries, requests for information, applications for admission, and referrals from other facilities 
• Gathers sufficient pre-admission data to determine resident level of care and the ability of the facility to properly care for the resident
• Prepares all admission forms, and documents and completes these with residents and/or family at the time of admission, along with distributing to all necessary departments as appropriate
• Maintains a centralized 18 - month file detailing the date of receipt and disposition of applications
• Interacts with discharge planners in an effective, efficient manner
• Acts as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; establishes a good rapport with transferring institutions
• Greets new admissions, escorts them to their rooms, attempts to orient to surroundings and staff as appropriate
• Provides tours of the facility for applicants, their families or members of the community interested in learning more about the facility
• Participates in marketing the facility and maintaining an acceptable census level
• Refers facility and resident concerns to appropriate individuals
• Reviews and/or revises the Admission Procedures and Policy Manual to the submitted to Best Practice for consideration 
• Maintains residents' rights
• Maintains HIPPA privacy, security and confidentiality standards
• Follows all established policies and procedures
• Maintains Corporate Compliance standards
• Prepares any other necessary duties as assigned by Facility Administrator 

Job Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Long Term Care Facility working in Business Office or Admissions Department 
• Possesses leadership ability and the willingness to work amicably with the interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of computer platforms and health insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance regulations
• Possesses aggressive sales acumen, customer service, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while adhering to company policies 
• Exhibits an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit and support to all team members  

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:
Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Attn: Robert Dolan, Director of Recruitment and Marketing
232 Academy Street
Boonville, NY 13309
TEXT: 315.832.8200 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of four health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!