Admissions Liaison The primary purpose of your jobposition is to review and secure potential candidates for admissions to FirstAtlantic facilities using census and mix targets; support community relations;and collaborate on marketing efforts. Positively contribute to the philosophyand goals of the organization i.e. mission, values and a person-centeredapproach.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establish excellent relationships withreferral sources and community members.
• Clinical review of potential admissions and contact with patient/familyto prepare them for admission.
• Expedites flow of admissions through timely decision making andcollaboration with all involved parties as necessary.
• Obtain verification or authorization of payment source(s), asneeded
• Document referrals and outcomes of each potential referral, asneeded
• Maintain an Admission Log, as needed
• Understand the impact of reimbursement for various payer sourcesincluding, but not limited to, Medicare, MaineCare and Managed Care
• Maintain daily census and mix goals per facility budget.
• Produce required reports, summaries and recommendations.
• Make regular visits to area hospitals to inquire about referrals andbuild relationships.
• Effectively communicate admission information to AdmissionAssociate/Assistant or facilities in a timely manner.
• Effective and timely collection of clinical data relevant to thepatient/resident’s care, MDS completion and care plan development.
• Obtains precertification from insurance, as needed
• Promote excellent customer service skills and role-modelconsistently.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding written policies and proceduresassociated with admissions and associated functions.
• Represent the facilities at vendorfairs, expos and functions related to marketing and sales activities.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and externalcolleagues.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor. SAFETY AND SANITATION
• Follow established standard and safety precautions in the performanceof all duties.
• Report to the Director of Plant Operations or Supervisor any hazardouscondition or equipment immediately.
• Participate in all mandatory in-services. RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity,and respect.
Review the resident rights completely,some rights include, but are not limited to the following: The right toparticipate in care decisions and address residents by their name ofchoice. Ensure that all nursing care is provided with privacy, so be sureto knock before entering the resident’s room. The right to the doctor of one’schoice.
Requirements:
• Three to five years of clinical,marketing/community relations, customer service or case management experience.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Must be able to write the English languagein a legible and understandable manner.
• Ability to nimbly operate basic officemachines and computer software.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfullywith personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the generalpublic.
• Must possess the ability andwillingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professionalpersonnel.
• Must be willing to seek out newmethods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existingpractices.
• Ability to organize and managecompeting priorities.