Director of Admissions
Company: Warner Robins Rehab & Nursing
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be
a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required.
SUMMARY
Manages facility's census by opening and maintaining accounts with
insurers, community organizations and hospitals that generate
resident admissions. Provides primary Director of Admissions
Back-Up Training and ensures Primary Admissions Coordinator Back-Up
Training with ongoing monthly "Job Shadowing" is completed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
--- Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a
sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out Admissions Office
responsibilities. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds
expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a
timely basis.
--- Develops and executes strategies to maximize admissions of
residents requiring a sub-acute level of care including regular
contact with potential referral sources including hospitals,
physicians, insurers, case management companies and health care
agencies.
--- Conducts admission screening of potential residents, determines
level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance
coverage, as appropriate.
--- Coordinates clinical and financial approval process.
--- Coordinates admissions with appropriate departments and
staff.
--- Regularly contacts local community agencies to generate a
positive image and encourage word-of-mouth referral activities.
--- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current regulations governing
Medicare / Medicaid and private insurance company reimbursement
processes.
--- Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as
appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
--- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with
company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
--- Provides Primary Director of Admissions Back-Up Training and
monthly "Job Shadowing" to the Admissions Coordinator or Designated
Secondary Director of Admissions Back-Up staff member.
--- Ensures Admissions Coordinator provides Primary Admissions
Coordinator Back-Up Training and monthly "Job Shadowing" to the
designated staff member
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
--- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
--- Minimum of three (3) years experience in health care
profession/ insurance or commensurate educations preferred.
--- Must be familiar with medical terminology.
--- Must be proficient with use of personal computer.
--- Must meet motor vehicle records protocols
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the Admissions staff and others for whom they are
administratively or professionally responsible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Working in normal office environment, employee may be required to
sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May
occasionally lift medium to heavy objects including assisting with
the movement of Residents. In compliance with applicable law,
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Frequently required to drive personal auto on company business.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to
safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's
protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with
company policies, procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to
adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative
to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
Ensures the Admissions Back-Up Team Process is in compliance.
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