Admissions Assistant

Aristocrat Berea is currently seeking an Admissions Assistant.
The position of Admissions Assistant is responsible for assisting the Admissions Director in coordination of admissions into the center and for assuring that all required paperwork is completed the day of admission. While focusing on supervising the delivery of quality care, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources.PERFORM ALL ADMISSIONS PROCESSES
? Maintains admissions packets
? Meets with resident and/or responsible party prior to or on day of admission to explain and discuss admission procedures, policies of the center, charges, and obtains signatures on appropriate documents according to the center’s admission policies and procedures
? Collects current months payment or resources prior to or on day of admission
? Responsible for gathering, typing and processing all admission information as indicated in the policy and procedures manual
? Sets up, updates and maintains resident files
? Maintains records of all admissions and reasons for denials
? Responsible for entering new admission on census
? Involved in room changes and notifying staff of changes
? Responsible for completing face sheet on AccuMax system
? Ensures all appropriate information /documentation is sent to unit e.g. advance directives information, living will, durable power of attorney, physician consents from family, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance Card, medical record release form, completed face sheet, PASAAR screening, etc.
? Ensure all appropriate information /documentation is sent to billing department e.g. completed face sheet, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance cards, managed care preauthorization, etc.
? Ensure all appropriate information/documentation is sent to resident’s physician and pharmacy.
REQUIREMENTS
? Must be knowledgeable of Medicare and Medicaid requirements and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guideline that pertain to long-term care.? Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.? Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.? Must possess basic computer literacy skills