Admissions Director

Parkway Pavilion is seeking a dedicated and experienced Admissions Director to join our leadership team in Enfield, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about quality care, team development, and operational excellence in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. The primary purpose of this position is to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner in accordance with established facility policies and procedures. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development Competitive compensation and benefits package Organization committed to quality outcomes and resident satisfaction Primary Responsibilities: Respond to requests for medical record information by insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration (VA) or healthcare providers as authorized and in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security requirements. Open electronic health record (EHR) for newly admitted resident. Close EHR for discharged or transferred residents. Ensure medical records are properly completed, assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing. Assist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signatures. Attach preadmission documentation to admission papers for accuracy and completion. Collaborate with internal and external sources to solve admission problems as needed in accordance with facility policies. Collect, assemble and review admission documentation for accuracy and completion. Coordinate the pre-admission screening and approval process in accordance with facility policies and established best practices. Forward completed medical records to the health information/medical records department as appropriate. Keep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities. Maintain a current resident census; provide the census report to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and government personnel as necessary and in accordance with privacy rules. Maintain a resident waiting list in accordance with established facility policies and procedures and as required by state/federal regulatory requirements. Maintain an accurate record of available beds. Maintain various registries including registries for admissions and discharges of residents as directed. Notify nursing services when the resident has arrived at the facility to ensure a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room. Obtain the resident/guardian's signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc. Obtain the resident's assigned room number; place on all necessary admission papers. Perform miscellaneous duties and assist business office personnel as required/directed. Perform clerical duties as necessary. Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., Resident Rights, Notice of Privacy Practices, admissions contract, etc.); review as necessary. Review/explain to the resident and/or representative room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriate. Utilize facility translation resources for any resident with limited English proficiency (LEP) and ensure admission paperwork is provided in the native language of the individual. Education Must possess, as a minimum, an associate degree or equivalent experience in a healthcare facility. Experience Must be proficient in word processing, email and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Office). On-the-job training provided in admission procedures.

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