Job description

Job Summary

The Admission Coordinator is responsible for assisting the admissions team in marketing of the facility and coordination of admitting patients and residents. This includes maintaining admitting guidelines; marketing programs; obtaining applicant information; screening applicants; completing admissions process; resolving patient dissatisfactions: census and bed management.

Role and Responsibilities

Below are the roles and responsibilities that the Admission Coordinator is expected to fulfill to help facilitate quality, patient-centered care in the facility:

• Follows admission guidelines by recommending changes to admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Markets programs and facilities by preparing and providing informational brochures; writing and placing advertisements; answering questions; conducting tours.
• Obtains applicant information by requesting completed applications and medical information; verifying and clarifying information; interviewing patients and family members; explaining admission criteria.
• Screens patients by comparing patient's condition to admission criteria; evaluates to determine facilities ability to meet patient needs; referring patients and family to other programs and institutions.
• Admits patients by completing admission and financial responsibility forms; coordinating and arranging physical, social, emotional, and support service requirements, including transportation.
• Conducts patient, family and professional service recovery; recommending changes in service policies and procedures.
• Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Keeps patients safe by following safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Use current technology and software as required for admitting patients, recording leads into the facility CRM, and verifying patient and referral information.
• Understands and executes Admissions contracts as needed
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university program preferred.

· Strong communication, organizations, and leadership skills.

· Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in collaboration with others.

· Willingness to adapt to changes in hospital and other provider referral and communication procedures

Why Choose the Burgess Square?

· Burgess Square is rated #1 of 1500 skilled nursing facilities in Illinois by Newsweek for the past 2 years

· Health, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance plans are active the 1st day of the month following the 30th day of employment.

· Life Insurance offered at no cost.

· Burgess Square is a 5 Star rated facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

· AHCA Gold Award Winner Achievement September 2020

· 10 days paid vacation after one year of employment.

· Sick leave

· 401 K plan after 1 year of service

· Annual appraisal and merit increase based on performance.

· Independently owned and operated.

Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Every weekend

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westmont, IL 60559: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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