Admissions Director

DescriptionAdmissions Director/CoordinatorSTARTING RATE: $18.00/HR. ($18.00 - $22.00/hr., dependent upon experience) SHIFT: 8am - 4pm Monday - FridayBENEFITS:Weekly PaychecksTuition AssistanceReferral BonusesPeer MentorshipGenerous Paid Time OffJob Summary: Responsible for the coordination of all referrals made to the facility for admission, screening of applicant, facilitation of the actual transfer of resident into the facility from the transferring facility. Assisting the residents and family in the admission process and attempting to provide support that will enable a positive adjustment to placement or care for the resident and their family. Job Responsibilities:

Coordinates and processes all inquiries, requests for information, applications for admission, and referrals from other facilities

Gathers sufficient pre-admission data to determine resident level of care and the ability of the facility to properly care for the resident

Prepares all admission forms, and documents and completes these with residents and/or family at the time of admission, along with distributing to all necessary departments as appropriate

Maintains a centralized 18 - month file detailing the date of receipt and disposition of applications

Interacts with discharge planners in an effective, efficient manner

Acts as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; establishes a good rapport with transferring institutions

Greets new admissions, escorts them to their rooms, attempts to orient to surroundings and staff as appropriate

Provides tours of the facility for applicants, their families or members of the community interested in learning more about the facility

Participates in marketing the facility and maintaining an acceptable census level

Refers facility and resident concerns to appropriate individuals

Reviews and/or revises the Admission Procedures and Policy Manual to the submitted to Best Practice for consideration

Maintains residents' rights

Maintains HIPPA privacy, security and confidentiality standards

Follows all established policies and procedures

Maintains Corporate Compliance standards

Prepares any other necessary duties as assigned by Facility Administrator

Job Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Long Term Care Facility working in Business Office or Admissions Department

Possesses leadership ability and the willingness to work amicably with the interdisciplinary teams

Knowledge of computer platforms and health insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance regulations

Possesses aggressive sales acumen, customer service, and communication skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while adhering to company policies

Exhibits an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit and support to all team members

ABOUT US:VestraCare is a portfolio of four health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!#SUNCEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)