Admissions Coordinator

Cascades At Jacinto • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hello, Cascades at Jacinto in Houston, TX is actively looking to hire a full-time Admissions Coordinator. At Cascades at Jacinto , our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes. Job Description: The Skilled Nursing Facility Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the admission of residents to the facility in accordance with facility policies and procedures:

Requirements

• Minimum one year prior medical facility Admissions experience (SNF preferred)
• High School Diploma
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, and empathy
• Proficient knowledge of computers and related equipment/software
• Strong knowledge of health insurance systems
• Ability to self-motivate and a willingness to help where needed
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language, including ability to interpret scientific and technical information common to medical billing

Nice To Haves

• Experience with medical terminology, medical billing, and data entry preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides tours to prospective patients, family members, and other responsible parties
• Coordinates the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities
• Develops and maintains business relationships with discharge planners, case managers, and physicians to generate placement referrals
• Completes the admission packet with the resident and/or responsible party and assists residents in determining how they would like to make decisions about their health care and whether they would like anyone else involved in decisions
• Assists in the orientation program for residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR

Benefits

• Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
• Employer-matching 401k retirement program
• Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
• Company paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED