Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home jobs in Portland, ME

Learn more about us at https://pcalmaine.com/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Admissions Coordinator will work to maintain occupancy goals by utilizing effective marketing and communication strategies.  You will review the applications of referrals and new admissions, and collaborate with respective departments to ensure the facility culture supports a cohesive environment.

In addition, you will be responsible to maintain a connection with, and our facility's professional reputation through, your community relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible to oversee that the number and medical status of our new residents, meets the budgeted census, case mix and compliance standards. 
  
• Implement strategies to assure effective admission process. 
  
• Verify that documentation collected for new applicants, is current, informative and efficient.  Ensure effective communication of referral information among key staff members.
• Review, identify and verify payment source.  Prepare the medical record for admission and follow the new resident/admission through the completion of the admission contract.
  
• Act as the facility's contact with the applicant's family and/or physician.  Answering questions, giving guidance and giving occasional tours to those considering moving to PCAL.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding acceptable methods of payment.  With particular attention required regarding Maine Care and Medicare recipients and applicable regulations.

SKILLS

• Knowledge and understanding of state rules and regulations governing admissions  in a Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) home.  (we can train)
  
• Knowledge of the normal aging process and an ability to identify individual  responses to aging.  (some care-giving experience would be helpful)
  
• Able to exercise independent judgment.
• Able to communicate messages, information, and directives clearly in written  and verbal form.
• Able to comprehend, supervise, and practice generally recognized safety  principles and practices.
• Able to work effectively with many distractions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in healthcare field preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years Residential Care experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of industry specific software programs such as ECP is preferred.
• Expertise in Maine Residential Care reimbursement, Case Mix and MDP-RCA  assessment management is a plus.  (we will train)