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Liberty Health · 2 months ago

ADMISSIONS and MARKETING DIRECTOR

Clinton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Admissions and Marketing Director to enhance the center's revenue growth through networking and innovative program planning. The role involves screening prospective admissions, maintaining communication with healthcare professionals, and ensuring quality care while managing costs.

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Responsibilities

Performs routine networking visits to physicians, hospital discharge planners, case managers and other healthcare referral sources to present center information, gather resident referrals, and evaluate potential resident admissions that contribute to the center’s overall revenue growth

Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative programs in harmony with the overall facility philosophies

Screens all prospective admissions to determine that the delivery of appropriate care will be provided in the long-term care setting

Assesses cost-of-care of prospective admissions appropriate to the level of care as determined by the admitting physician

Provides appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical information to make decisions regarding admissions

Assists in identifying areas for cost containment while maintaining quality

Stays abreast of changes in Medicare Prospective Payment System

Maintains open lines of communications with the fiscal intermediary and state agencies involved with MDS

Works with billing office to resolve Medicare and/or insurance billing concerns

Coordinate with other facility staff the subsequent authorization of managed care reimbursed patients as required

Communicate with insurance personnel in a timely manner to ensure that adequate reimbursement can be obtained prior to initiation of services

Communicate authorization information to clinical staff to ensure that correct utilization of SNF services is maintained

Receives and processes prospective resident inquiries and maintains inquiry records

Interviews patients and/or resident family members during admission application process

Explains costs of care involved in appropriate levels-of-care as determined or required by the admitting physician

Presents appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical and social information, which will be returned for review

Serves as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians

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

Greets patient and family at the door upon admission and assists to room

Chairs the Admission Conference meeting for all new admissions

Maintains list of community resources

Works closely with the Unit Directors for input regarding admissions and room changes

Assist with annual staff in-service

Participates in all fire drills by reporting to the Nurses’ Station for instruction

Performs specific chart audits as assigned

Maintains current records of competitor census, occupancy, private rates and service offerings

Participates in annual census and operating budget planning as requested

Participates in census development, marketing meetings, conference calls and planning meetings as scheduled

Assists in planning and instituting new and innovative ideas and programs in harmony with the overall program of the Facility

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed NurseHealthcare AdministrationExternal MarketingSocial WorkBusiness AdministrationRegulationsPersonal HygieneProblem SolvingWork Under PressureTeam Cooperation

Required

Licensed or Registered Nurse with valid North Carolina license

BS or BA degree in HealthCare Administration, Social Work or Business Administration, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience

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 and patient care

Must have a valid NC driver's license

Preferred

Demonstrated success in external marketing to physicians, discharge planners and other healthcare referral sources

Company

Liberty Health

As a privately owned, family business for more than a century, Liberty Health is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services, retirement communities and programs that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Founded in 1875