What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Astoria-Lake Wales?
Overview
Come join us as The Admissions Coordinator at Astoria Senior Living to make a difference!
If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.
As a member of our management team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
- $1,000 new employee referral program
- Paid life insurance
- 401k opportunities after your first year
- DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
- Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
Responsibilities
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the management of the facility’s inquiry and admissions process. The admissions coordinator is responsible for increasing quality census by educating the community, customers and referral sources of the long-term care benefits and admission process.
- Handling and implementing employee, public relations and community initiatives
- Maintaining high visibility of the facility in the community to project a resource image for issues of short or long-term health care
- Educating discharge planners, social workers, physician and other local health providers of the services/programs offered and bed availability
- Following up on all inquiries to answer further questions on Medicare/Medicaid, billing, facility services, etc
- Coordinating all admission decisions through the Clinical Nurse Liaison, Director of Nursing or Administrator
- Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times
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Qualifications
Admissions Coordinator Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Preferably an LPN
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best admissions practices
- Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills
- Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
- The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA
- The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel