Job Description
Job Description
Admissions Coordinator
Status: Full Time
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Wage: $24.50 - $37.00 hourly DOE
Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Apply at Teamavamere.com
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain relationships with hospitals, discharge planners, and other referral sources to generate a consistent stream of referrals.
- Responsible for admissions process, including initial inquiries, screenings, documentation review, financial arrangements, and placement of new residents.
- Act as the primary point of contact for residents and families, providing information, answering questions, and addressing concerns during the admissions process.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding admissions, billing, and resident care.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
- Coordinate with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations.
- Maintain accurate records, generate reports on admissions activity, and analyze trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Understand and comply with insurance requirements, managed care programs, and other financial aspects of the admissions process.
- Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, therapy, and/or administrator.
- Must be knowledgeable on federal and state laws regarding medical records.
- Review and audit admissions, discharges, , and other pertinent records on nursing units.
- Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Experience with resident admissions and or marketing for a long-term care facility and or medical facility.
- Must be familiar with Electronic Medical Records and prefer experience with Point Click Care (PCC).
- Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare, Medicaid and managed care coverage plans criteria.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in using healthcare and office software platforms.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, crisis-prone environment.
- Advocacy skills with a focus on resident-centered care.
- Prior experience in resident advocacy, medical records, medical billing, and collections.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.