Whittier Health Network
Admissions Coordinator
Port Healthcare - Newburyport, MA - Full Time
FULL TIME (MONDAY-FRIDAY)
Base Rate: $21-$25
Essential Functions:
- Organizes and controls the admissions activities of the facility along with Senior Admissions Coordinator
- Screens residents for facility
- Acts as liaison to hospital discharge planners, social services departments and other referral sources
- Assumes responsibility for completion of admission documents, including Admission Agreements and Assignment of Benefits
- Informs patient/responsible party of facility policies and procedures and Resident Rights
- Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to admissions department
- Answers telephone/email inquiries regarding facility’s programs and availability of beds
- Communicates with the referral network
- Conducts tours of the facility for potential residents, families, community and representatives from placement agencies and organizations
- Verify patient insurance prior to admission ensuring primary and secondary payment sources
Base Rate: $21-$25
Essential Functions:
- Organizes and controls the admissions activities of the facility along with Senior Admissions Coordinator
- Screens residents for facility
- Acts as liaison to hospital discharge planners, social services departments and other referral sources
- Assumes responsibility for completion of admission documents, including Admission Agreements and Assignment of Benefits
- Informs patient/responsible party of facility policies and procedures and Resident Rights
- Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to admissions department
- Answers telephone/email inquiries regarding facility’s programs and availability of beds
- Communicates with the referral network
- Conducts tours of the facility for potential residents, families, community and representatives from placement agencies and organizations
- Verify patient insurance prior to admission ensuring primary and secondary payment sources
