Position Summary
The Admissions Director (Non Nurse) facilitates and oversees the admissions process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Health care experience preferred
- Familiar with the professional medical community
Specific Job Requirements
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etcMaintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Gather and enter all necessary admissions paperworkEnsure that patient applications for admission are approved / not approved within a two (2) hour periodPlan follow up visits and interviews with patientsConduct facility tours to potential patients, families, and visitors and educate them on key benefits of the facilityRecruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise admissions staff (if applicable)Effectively manage and operate within budgetExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer