Admissions Director - Avamere Issaquah (Finance)
Admissions Director
Status: Full-Time
Location: Avamere of Issaquah - 805 Front St S, Issaquah 98027.
Pay Range: $32.00 - $45.00 plus bonus incentive program
Apply at www.teamavamere.com
Join our dedicated team as an Admissions Director at our skilled nursing facility in Issaquah. In this key role, you will lead and manage the admissions process, collaborate with hospitals and referral sources, and ensure a smooth transition for new residents and their families. You'll work closely with our clinical and administrative teams to maintain census goals and promote exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain professional relationships with referral source contacts including hospitals, physicians, clinic managers, insurance case managers, liaisons, and state and county caseworkers.
- Coordinate care needs and information of new admissions to an interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate the admission of each new resident, ensuring resident's room is ready before they arrive and communicating with all departments to prepare for the new admission.
- Conduct facility tours and ensure the interior of the facility is tour-ready and presents well to visitors at all times.
- Assist in the resident admission orientation program, and provide residents with an admission information packet.
- Review and explain to each new resident and/or resident's family facility room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions and resident care procedures.
- Maintain an accurate record of available beds and a resident waiting list.
- Complete, maintain and analyze daily and monthly census reports.
- Coordinate 24/7 backup systems and coverage for admissions.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or closely related field with 1 or more years of experience; or 5 years of experience in a similar position.
- Knowledgeable of reimbursement systems such as Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances.
- Knowledge of insurance and insurance authorizations
- Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
- Ability to quickly and accurately screen a high volume of referrals
- Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- 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.
- 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.
