Director of Social Services & Admissions

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine is currently accepting applications for a full-time Director of Social Services & Admissions in our Health Center. This individual will assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met and maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Also, responsible for marketing the Health Center and maintaining Health Center occupancy.

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We Offer:

• • Medical Insurance – three plan options
  • Wellness credit opportunity 
  • Dental Insurance – three plan options
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary
  • Long Term Disability – premium paid by company
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan
  • Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
  • Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan
  • PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
  • Resident Scholarship Program (after 3 months)
  • Resident Christmas Fund for Team Members
  • Foundation Mercy Fund
  • Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
  • Discounted Meals
  • Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
  • Free Parking
  • Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Administrative Functions:

1. Coordinate all admissions (Medicare and other direct admissions) with transfers from hospital or home to the facility.
2. Tour the facility with prospective residents/family members. Assist with referrals as needed.
3. Assist in the evaluation of all potential residents to ensure appropriate placement.
4. Ensure proper federal, state, and facility mandated documentation is completed. Ensure all necessary Medicare and/or insurance information is available and confirmed prior to admission.
5. Review admission packets for accuracy and approval. Enter new resident information into Electronic Charting System.
6. Educate residents and families about the extent of Medicare and Medicaid coverage, including length of stay, amount of coverage, and co-insurance days.
7. Inspect rooms for cleanliness prior to the actual admission.
8. Develop and maintain relations with physicians and hospitals on an ongoing basis, including for example: providing them with Medicare updates and changes in facility procedures.
9. Ensure that the budgeted census does not decrease below the established minimum.
10. Periodically assess services provided by the facility; compare these to the needs of the community.
11. Assess how the current services compare and contrast to those offered by other comparable facilities in the area.
12. Serve as a liaison with the community.

Medical Community:

1. Identify services, treatments, and funding options in the Health Center.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with discharge planners, physicians, and managed care organizations. Communicate with discharge planners to facilitate transfers to the Health Center. Coordinate transfers to the facility from home or other post acute facilities. Communicate bed availability to all interested parties.
3. Communicate to entire team the goals, outcomes, payer authorization, and expected length of stay for the resident.
4. Data collection and reporting as required (daily census).
5. Determine resident satisfaction and compliance with services provided.
6. Attend educational seminars to remain informed of changes in Medicare, Medicaid, MCO, and long term care regulations.