Life Care Center of Kirkland is nestled on the eastern shoresof Lake Washington. Residents benefit from a charming downtown area filled withboutique shops art galleries and waterfront parks. Kirklands commitment topublic art and community events fosters a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
This is a temporary position.
Position Summary
The Admissions Assistant (Non Nurse) facilitates and supports the admission process in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Prior healthcare experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Gather and enter all necessary admission paperwork
- Provide assistance for patient and family at time of admission
- Assist with follow up visits and interviews with all new patients after admission
- Assist or solely provide facility tours to potential and newly admitted patients families and any visitors
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer