Admissions Director - Interim - SW Portland Oregon

Interim Admissions Director 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 PDT + On Call & Some Weekends (Phone Provided)

Opening:  Mid April/May - August, 2025

Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland - 6530 SW 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97239

To apply, click www.teamavamere.com

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the admissions process to ensure optimal transition and adjustment to the facility for our residents.
 
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 and Skillsets:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or closely related field with 1 or more years of experience; or 2+ 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.

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