Associate Admissions Director jobs in Danbury, CT

Director of Admissions

What we offer our Director of Admissions at Village Crest Center for Health and Rehab:

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

· 100% Employee Funded Retirement Program (10% of your annual salary)!!

· Student Debt Buy Back Program for Certified Nurse Assistants (up to $5000/yr.)!!

· Nursing Scholarship Program (We’ll pay for your career advancement)

· 5 Medical/RX plans HMO’s & HSA, multiple dental and vision plans

· Internal Promotions

· Referral Bonus Program

· Employee Discount Programs

MAJOR PURPOSE : Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of health care marketing and community resources, management of admissions process including Title 19 applications and third party reimbursement.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Identify and develop potential referral sources.
• Increase referral sources.
• Maximize the census through effective marketing.
• Generate public relations and marketing opportunities.
• Receive incoming referrals from hospitals, community agencies, and families.
• Note demographic and financial information on admission application.
• Arrange for medical information to be received, both initial nursing report and required written paperwork.
• Follow-up on financial information so that source of payment is clear and areas requiring further work (e.g., pending Title 19 application, applied income) are noted.
• Coordinate Admission meetings each day with appropriate team to speed up the process.
• Without the Admissions/Marketing Coordinator, speak and/or meet with families about specifics of admission requirements and placement procedures.
• Contact area hospitals, community agencies and groups to promote and maintain good working relationships.
• Arrange and coordinate visits from area hospitals and agency staff.
• Re-direct applied income checks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business Administration degree and/or 3-5 years directly related health care experience.
• Can communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must have excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of closing a sale's agreement.
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the admission process within a nursing facility.