Admissions Coordinator at Dekalb Area Retirement Center
DeKalb, IL 60115, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 25

Salary

71900.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pointclickcare, Memos, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Sits, Medicare, Instructions, Medicaid

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the intake process for prospective residents and patients at a senior living health center. This role ensures all necessary documentation is collected, verifies insurance and payer sources, and serves as a liaison between families, referral sources, and internal departments. While the Admissions Coordinator facilitates the admissions process, the final decision to admit a resident is made by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in healthcare admissions, intake coordination, or customer service, preferably in senior living, skilled nursing, or hospital discharge settings.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance verification processes.
  • Proficient with EMR system; experience with PointClickCare or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed
  • Proficiency in the English language enabling the employee to read, write, comprehend and communicate simple instructions, correspondence, memos, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to utilize computer software system to track activities and other pertinent information
  • Ability to multi-task, balance team and individual responsibilities, and respond promptly to resident and visitor needs
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports to meet required deadlines
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Must demonstrate excellent telephone communication skills.
  • Multi-task oriented
  • Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community.
  • Lifts, push and pull up to 10 lbs. with assistance occasionally
  • Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
  • Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
  • Sits, stands and walks frequently throughout the day

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