Director of Admissions

A Cassena Care facility located in Long Island is seeking a Director of Admissions to join our dynamic team of professionals. 

The primary of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Admissions Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator. As Director of Admissions, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

• Maintains communication with hospitals and community agencies to promote the professional services the Facility provides.

• Reviews PRIs, SCREENS and applications with the Admissions Committee.

• Examines financial documentation to identify a source of payment to insure timely reimbursement to the Facility.

• Reviews, with applicant and/or responsible party, Medicaid and Medicare eligibility requirements.

• Processes appropriate admission forms with governmental agencies to insure that medical and financial eligibility criteria are met prior to and following admission.

• Schedules admissions and works closely with all disciplines to prepare for the admission and his/her special needs.

• Participates in the selection of appropriate room assignments to help facilitate the adjustment.

• Maintains Daily Census and General Records including Admission/Discharge Registers and Medicaid Absence Registers.

• Updates all admission materials and forms on an ongoing basis.

• Works closely with the Medicaid Coordinator to insure that all required documentation is gathered and reviewed for prospective applicants so that financial issues are satisfied at the time of admission.

• Respects the patient’s right to confidentiality at all times.

• Greets and interacts with others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.

• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers, in a clear, timely, and professional ma Performs work duties willingly and with initiative.

• Displays friendly, helpful behavior to patients, visitors, and co-workers.

• Demonstrates appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality services.  Maintains professional appearance, adhering to the state uniform policy including identification 

• Minimum Associates Degree preferred

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience as a successful Admissions Director in a short term rehabilitation/long term care facility

• Healthcare, sales, marketing experience preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, typing, medical terminology knowledge and data entry required

• Excellent interpersonal skills; possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors.