The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for initiating and fostering positive community relationships while supporting the admission process for all new residents and skilled guests. This role reviews referrals, conducts initial pre-admission evaluations, coordinates admission documentation, and works closely with referral sources, residents, families, and healthcare professionals to help ensure a smooth transition into the community.
The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, clinically knowledgeable, and skilled at building strong professional relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review documentation for resident and skilled guest referrals and perform initial pre-admission evaluations
Maintain and build positive rapport with hospital discharge planners and other referral organizations
Respond to all incoming referrals in a timely manner
Obtain physician orders and other pertinent admission documentation
Enter initial medication and treatment orders
Assist with resident transfers and discharges
Complete PASSR documentation for all new admissions
Complete insurance prior authorizations and continued stay requests
Support the admissions process to help ensure accurate and timely coordination of care
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Case Management\
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with at least two years of experience in long-term care
Must enjoy working with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals
Must be dependable and willing to accept responsibility
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must enjoy working with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to meet the position requirements.
Must be able to squat, bend, stretch, walk, and turn.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.