About this position
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
ADMISSIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
Full Time, Days
JOB SUMMARY:
- Serves as liaison between Admissions Director, families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians;
- Obtains necessary insurance verifications and prior approvals to guarantee appropriate payment source;
- Explain costs of care involved in appropriate levels-of-care as determined or required by the admitting physician;
- When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, communicates patient admitting schedule according to Facility admissions policy;
- Notifies the family of admission approval, the room number and patient expected time of arrival;
- Notifies all appropriate Facility departments of pending admission;
- Works closely with the Admissions Director and Business Office Manager to ensure continued authorizations are current;
- Receives and processes prospective resident inquiries and maintains inquiry records;
- Greets patient and family at door upon admission and assists family and patient and settle into room as needed;
- Holds meetings with families and/or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed;
- Maintains a list of community resources;
- Receives and reviews change-of-room requests and notifies appropriate departments of room changes;
- Works closely with the Admissions Director, Marketing Director, Unit Directors and Social Worker(s) for input regarding admissions and room changes;
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a high school graduate. Preferred graduate of a four-year college with one year’s experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated success in working in a healthcare setting.
- Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees.
- Must be able to problem-solve.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
- Must read, know and follow personnel, department and facility policies.
- Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to admissions, prospective payment, patient care and social needs of residents.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
Visit www.libertycareers.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.