Admissions Coordinator

Schedule: Friday-Monday

Location: The Pearl at Kruse Way 4550 Carmen DR Lake Oswego Oregon

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Admissions Coordinator - Friday to Monday
Location: Lake Oswego, OR

Join our dedicated team at The Pearl at Kruse Way as an Admissions Coordinator and help support a smooth, welcoming transition for new residents. This Friday-Monday position plays a key role in building relationships with referral sources, coordinating new admissions, and ensuring a positive first impression for residents and families.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Admissions Coordinator to join our team! This role plays a key part in welcoming new residents and ensuring a smooth, efficient admissions process.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute care setting, and be familiar with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Strong organizational skills, customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams are essential.

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.

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.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify