Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA PART_TIME

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.  

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceCurrent LPN or RN license, issued by appropriate state licensing, or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred; or equivalent combination of experience and education is required. A minimum of two to five years of experience in health care environment working with seniors is required.   Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Frequent car travel requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Management/Decision Making Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department.  Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.  Knowledge and Skills Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability.  Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process.  Has working knowledge of the organization. Knowledge of marketing and admissions to include principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services to include marketing strategy and tactics, sales techniques, and sales control systems.  Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations to include applicable processes for the product line(s) being sold.  Knowledge of managed care contracts.  Knowledge of state regulations impacting or directing the delivery of services.  Ability to operate personal computers and related software.  Ability to effectively manage time, tasks and projects in a dynamic environment is required.  Ability to build trust and act honestly in relationships with others.  Ability to assess and understand customers’ expectations, needs and circumstances.  Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and to treat people with dignity, respect, fairness and maturity.  Ability to effectively listen and communicate verbally and in writing is essential.  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens 
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel:  Frequently
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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