Ensign Services · 1 day ago
Admissions Coordinator
McAllen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelEnsign Services is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join their team and make a difference in patient care. The role involves conducting outreach and education on facility services, assisting with new admissions, and coordinating social services for residents and their families.
Health CareMedicalNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Community Liaison in conducting outreach and education on facility services and availability of patient care services to professional contacts, such as physicians, hospitals, related medical professionals, and discharge planners
Assist the Director of Community Liaison in conducting outreach and education on facility services and availability of patient care services to professional agencies and organizations, such as public health agencies, senior citizen groups, organizations serving disabled persons, and state, county, and local medical societies, or other similar groups and institutions
Assist the Director of Community Liaison in conducting outreach and education on facility services and availability of patient care services to prospective patients, their families or responsible parties, or other related individuals or entities, in multiple locations, including but not limited to hospitals at bedside, assisted living or other congregate living environments, homes, or any other locations in which individuals who may need facility services may be located
In performance of the outreach and education, make known what facilities, services, capacities and availability exist for persons who require this information, relative to the provision of patient care, as well as to serve other purposes such as the exchange and evaluation of medical information for purposes of potential placement
Bedside or other location specific review and evaluation of patients for the purposes of the above, as well as appropriateness for consideration of admission to the facility for purposes of patient care and access to services offered
Provision of written, electronic, or other formatted materials that provide information and education on the services, operations, and other data that contribute to an understanding of the role and function of the facility’s role as a provider of covered health care in the community
Participate in touring and orientation of potential residents/family members
Welcoming and facilitating new admits into the skilled nursing setting, with education and follow up as necessary
Visitation on routine basis with new admits, assisting in the facilitation of necessary services and coordination with all patient care departments as needed
Assist the Director Community Liaison in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility as related to new admissions and the admissions process
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed and necessary for patient pre and post admission needs
Assist family and resident as necessary in the execution of the required admissions documents
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessment, as needed
Interview residents/families as necessary and in a private setting
Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary
Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident
Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. Provide direct assistance and support to residents/families with the process of application, submission, and coordination with the relevant programs and their offices
Obtain information concerning the resident’s personal and family problems, past illnesses, etc., by assisting in development of Social Service Data Record
Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs
Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations
Maintain contact with the resident’s family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director Community Liaison concerning the operation of the social service department as related to your job responsibilities
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as requested or appropriate
Work with emotional problems including assisting resident/family with anxieties and stress caused by illness and admission to the facility, difficulties in coping with residual physical disabilities, fears related to helplessness and death, and the need for institutional and specialized care
Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required
Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plan for social treatment
Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or Administrator
Qualification
Required
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma
Experience in skilled nursing environment, or related health field, as well as experience in public outreach and education
Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Follows written and oral instructions
Preferred
Supervisory and/or administrative experience in rehabilitative long term care
Knowledge of the Medicare PPS system
Company
Ensign Services
Ensign Services, Inc. offers healthcare services including skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation.
501-1000 employees
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