Central Intake Specialist

Central Intake SpecialistAre you an energetic professional with previous admissions experience in long term care? CommuniCare Health Services is currently seeking the right professional individual to fill the full time position of Central Intake Specialist for its Central Intake Department. The Central Intake Specialist assists in developing census and providing external and internal support throughout the admissions process. The successful candidate for the Central Intake Specialist position must have 3 - 5 years previous admissions experience in a nursing home/long term care setting, specifically reviewing patient referrals for insurance, clinical needs, etc. We will consider candidates with a relevant background in long term care such as Nursing, Business Office Manager, Social Work, Admissions, or Intake Coordinator. This position must work flexible hours. This is not a sales position and the workplace is in an office setting, not in a nursing home. Benefits: The Central Intake Specialist is a full time, salaried position in a fun, team environment! At CommuniCare, you will enjoy competitive wages, commensurate with experience, and PTO plans. We offer you a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. Position Requirements: H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent. 3 - 5 years previous admissions experience in a Long Term Care/Nursing Home setting required. Previous supervisory experience and management training required Must have thorough understanding of Medicaid, Medicare and Managed Care and VA requirements and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. This position must work flexible hours Must have excellent customer service skills and good organizational skills. Must be respectful and a team player Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, and family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess basic computer skills. About Us: A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others. Through this effort we create Caring Communities where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.