Admissions Specialist
Job Description
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements:
You care.
Admissions Specialist Perks:
Generous Bonuses
Growth Opportunities – DOUBLE your salary
Health Benefits
401K
Position Summary
In coordination with Care Transition function, assists in the admissions process and helps ensure that new residents are integrated seamlessly into the system.
Admissions Specialist Responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to company’s mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Receives and reviews inquiries regarding facility via telephone, email, fax and in person. Extracts information from referral and completes information sheet for team review.
Assists in making arrangements with discharge planners, families and physicians to accomplish admission to the facility.
Prepares admissions paperwork for signatures prior to responsible party’s arrival.
Assists in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with established policies and procedures, including placement of admission, welcome card, inspection of resident’s room and escorting of residents to their room.
Reviews or reads the admission packet to new admit and/or their responsible party, assists with completion of admission packet and obtains signatures on all necessary forms within 24 hours of admissions. Delays are reported to Administrator and/or Business Office Manager with date of projected completion.
Obtains all necessary cards to verify identity and financial status of the resident (i.e., HMO, Medicare, or Medi-Cal cards) and verifies entitlement of HMO, Medicare etc., coverage. Completes costing of patient. Checks Common Working File for Insurance/Payment accuracy.
Provides residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Reviews with resident, as necessary. Obtains the resident/responsible party’s signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
Admissions Specialist Responsibilities
Previous experience in healthcare field preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Commitment to the Beecan mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing of Beecan values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation, and safety
Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability.
Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed.
Benefits:
Medical insurance with Rx benefits
Dental insurance
Vision care
401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service
Paid vacation
