Director-Admissions

Job Responsibilities

• I. Assessment

• Assesses competency of staff members, identifies areas of improvement and assists in the development of educational opportunities.

• Routinely inspects the division to insure the safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.

• Assesses the need for supplies and orders appropriately according to area needs.

• Assesses registration activities to provide indicators for continuous quality improvement.

• II. Planning

• Plans and prepares appropriate time schedules for staff in order to complete necessary assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

• Plans for the effective use of staff available.

• Develops and coordinates orientation plans for staff within units.

• Plans and assists in the orientation of new personnel to the unit.

• III. Implementation

• Facilitates positive relationships among staff supervised within the department and with other departments.

• Supervises work performance on a daily basis.

• Completes employee evaluations objectively and in a timely manner.

• Provides for employee counseling or in-service to insure corrective actions in instances deviations from standards and policies/procedures by employees supervised.

• Instructs personnel regarding hospital and division policies and procedures.

• Conducts monthly unit meetings using Performance Improvement monitors and Report Cards or 

other pertinent sources for communication to all staff regarding issues and unit operational issues.

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With CFO and Human Resources makes decisions concerning hiring, transfer, or discharge of employees with assistance from CFO and Human Resources. Provides appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

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Reviews financial/registration reports within units to identify problems requiring intervention.

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Admits patients and covers shifts as necessary.

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Performs other duties as assigned by CFO.

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IV. Evaluation

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Supervises and evaluates work performance, adherence to hospital policies and staff development of staff.

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Counsels personnel and takes appropriate action regarding problems of a personal and professional nature which have an effect upon effective division operations.

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Reviews and evaluates department policies and procedures and initiates development and revisions processes.

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V. Self Development

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Participates in activities designed to assist the hospital and departments of responsibility in improving services.

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Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development of management skills.

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Has knowledge of computer system failure and emergency plans, i.e., fire, disaster, bomb threats, etc.

Specifications

Experience

        Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Requires job specific experience,    3 year of admissions/supervisory including supervisory experience.   experience

Education

        Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

                                                                                      High School Diploma                        BS Degree

Training

        Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

        Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Licensure

        Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Must obtain NAHAM Certification within 15 months of hire date to this this position.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

Yes

Work Environment

Functional Demands

      Label                          Short Description    Full Description

      Heavy                         Very high energy       Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 

                                                     level                           200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max 

assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating

Sedentary

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous

Sensory Requirements

  Color                          Near Vision               Far Vision                 Depth Perception     Hearing

Discrimination

  Not Applicable            Not Applicable            Not Applicable            Not Applicable            Not Applicable

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other