Admissions Assistant - Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Requirements of the Admissions Assistant- Nursing Home:

• Must have experience in long term care

• Must have prior admissions experience in a nursing home setting

• Experience accepting/denying PRIs/referrals preferred

• Proficiency in insurance, Allscripts/Careport

• Written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities of the Admissions Assistant - Nursing Home:

• Establishing & maintaining relationships with local hospitals, physicians & community organizations for the purpose of generating consistent admissions to the facility

• Coordinating the resident referral and approval process in an efficient manner

• Understand the admissions process including policy, procedures, assessments & paperwork requirements

• Maintain knowledge of regulations governing Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Care reimbursement processes

• Communicate special needs of new admissions to staff to ensure a smooth transition

• Provide appointments for facility presentations and on-site tours

• Obtain and update authorizations