Part-Time Admissions Assistant

The Admissions Coordinator Assistant  reports to and receives general direction from the Chief Administrative officer and is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to meet census targets.  The Admissions Coordinator Assistant assists in managing, planning, and organizing the resident’s admission process in accordance with rules, standards, and guidelines that govern long-term care facilities, and established policies and procedures. 

Schedule: Part-Time, M - F, 5 Hour Shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to meet census targets.

• Help with filing, creating admission packets, answering phones, and verification of admissions insurance coverage.
• Assist in developing  and implementing marketing strategies to increase awareness and promote a positive image of the facility and its services.
• Must connect with customers to cultivate lasting relationships, primarily by solving problems for these customers.
• Assist and educate our potential residents by effectively demonstrating the unique value of our facility and our services.
• Assist in Identifying and analyzing competitive facilities in the local marketing area, including the number of beds, competitive rates, and current occupancy.  Update on a quarterly basis or more frequently if necessary.
• Conduct facility tours with referral sources, family members, and appropriate others.
• Assist in developing and implementing special events and presentations targeted at community education, establishing and maintaining status for the facility as the EXPERT provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Social Services, Marketing, or related area, preferred.
• 1 year of experience as an Admissions Assistant or in a similar administrative role required highly preferred.
• Some office experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Must be bilingual.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the work day throughout the facility.
• Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands.  
• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.

OTHER DEMANDS:

• Must undergo a background check
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must understand HIPAA