Job description

ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT

City Creek is in search of an experienced and enthusiastic Admissions Assistant to join our team of fun, dedicated department heads in our mission to Uplift, Nurture and Heal. Admissions are key to keeping our facility operating at its full capacity. The primary purpose of this position is to direct the admissions of residents to the facility in accordance with departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Admissions experience (required)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical billing (insurance familiarity, CPT codes, diagnosis codes, etc.)
• Ability to perform data entry
• Proficient knowledge of computers and related equipment

Responsibilities are as follows, but not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of the admissions process for the facility, including autonomy to approve the admission of residents
• Works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON), Marketing Director and Business Office Manager in determining proper admission criteria and procedures
• Develop policies and procedures to improve and maintain the admissions process
• Is available during both business and after-business hours to answer admission inquiries or to admit residents from acute and emergency settings
• Develop and maintain business relationships with Discharge Planners, Case Managers, and Physicians to generate placement referrals
• Coordinate the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities.
• Ensure resident rooms are admission ready
• Provide tours to perspective patients, family members or responsible parties
• Complete the facility’s admission packet with the residents and/or responsible parties
• Ensure that interviews with residents include discussion of room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions, and resident care procedures, as appropriate. Ensure that required information and signatures are obtained

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95823: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Admissions: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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