Admissions Director

Admissions Director

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day - Monday thru Friday

Location: Portland, Metro Area

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral source contacts including hospitals, physicians, clinic managers, insurance case managers, liaisons, and state and county caseworkers.
• Coordinate the admission of each new resident, ensuring resident's room is ready before they arrive and communicating with all departments to prepare for the new admission.
• Conduct facility tours and ensure the interior of the facility is tour-ready and presents well to visitors at all times.
• Assist in the resident admission orientation program, and provide residents with an admission information packet.
• Review and explain to each new resident and/or resident's family facility room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions and resident care procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of available beds and a resident waiting list.
• Complete, maintain and analyze daily and monthly census reports.
• Coordinate 24/7 backup systems and coverage for admissions.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or closely related field with 1 or more years of experience; or 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement systems such as Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance, up to $6,000/year
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. If you are hired by Avamere after Oct. 18, 2021, you will need to be fully vaccinated (or obtain an approved exemption) prior to starting work and need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work.