Admissions representative job description
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Example admissions representative requirements on a job description
Admissions representative requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in admissions representative job postings.
Sample admissions representative requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- Prior experience in admissions, sales, or related position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer service software.
- Strong understanding of admissions processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sample required admissions representative soft skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Admissions representative job description example 1
Surgery.com admissions representative job description
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
+ We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
+ We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
+ We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
+ We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
The Admissions Clerk is responsible for the coordination of an effective, efficient admission process for all patients by receiving referrals, gathering and verifying pertinent information, and completing necessary procedures to schedule and admit outpatients
Key Responsibilities:
+ Excellent professional, organizational, and communication skills
+ Ability to set priorities
+ General office and/or secretarial skills
+ Ability to multitask
+ Ability to work within the team
+ Possess knowledge of typing, word processing, spread sheet, and computer billing systems.
Qualifications
+ High School graduate or equivalent
+ Clerical experience, preferably in a health care environment
+ Non-healthcare hospitality, hostess, customer service experience will be considered
+ Current BLS, preferred
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
+ We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
+ We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
+ We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
+ We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
The Admissions Clerk is responsible for the coordination of an effective, efficient admission process for all patients by receiving referrals, gathering and verifying pertinent information, and completing necessary procedures to schedule and admit outpatients
Key Responsibilities:
+ Excellent professional, organizational, and communication skills
+ Ability to set priorities
+ General office and/or secretarial skills
+ Ability to multitask
+ Ability to work within the team
+ Possess knowledge of typing, word processing, spread sheet, and computer billing systems.
Qualifications
+ High School graduate or equivalent
+ Clerical experience, preferably in a health care environment
+ Non-healthcare hospitality, hostess, customer service experience will be considered
+ Current BLS, preferred
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Admissions representative job description example 2
Concorde Career Colleges admissions representative job description
The Senior Admissions Representative is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of qualified students, and for providing continuing service to those students for the complete term of the Student Enrollment Agreement. They also serve as an admissions leader that the Director of Admissions can rely on for other duties in helping to assist the admissions team along with our future and current students. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde's Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead planning and execution of both onsite and offsite events for the Director of Admissions
* Perform second interviews as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Assists with handling student complaints as needed for the admissions department
* Assists with training and best practice sharing as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Assists with onboarding and/or training of Admissions Representatives at other campuses as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Handles multiple tasks as assigned to include assisting less tenured representatives with both their training and their assistance of new students
* Develops, maintains, and supports admissions team and interdepartmental relationships
* Responsible for providing accurate information to and determining the acceptability of individuals making application to the school based upon the admissions criteria established by the school as outlined in the school catalog
* Maintain a positive, professional, and businesslike manner to clients, students, and other personnel, always
* Conduct prospective student interviews in accordance with the outline in the "Admissions Procedure Manual" or as directed by the Director of Admissions and/or Campus President
* Must have enough current, accurate and good career knowledge to successfully market each career
* Attend and participate in all regularly scheduled admissions meetings
* Responsible for a sufficient amount of phone work to accomplish the following:
* Receiving and setting up appointments with incoming phone inquiries
* Diligently following-up with appointment no shows to generate an appropriate number of interviews
* Regular and consistent follow-up with enrolled students to ensure a good enrollment to start ratio
* Become aware of any cancellations of enrollments, and report this information to the Director of Admissions immediately
* Understands the position of Senior Admissions Representative is a non-commissioned, non-exempt hourly position
* Submit any funds received from students, as payments for registration fee, tuition, or supplies, to the school on the date received
* Use only such promotional material (catalogs, brochures, letters, etc.) as are provided to the Senior Admissions Representative and approved by the Campus President
* Must agree to and abide by all Federal, State and Municipal laws, particularly those governing proprietary schools and adhere to all the standards and ethical practices as dictated by the school and accrediting/approval agencies
* They do not disparage the character, nature, quality, value or scope of other schools, courses, or services
* They do not demean or discriminate against any student because of sex, race, creed, color, or national origin
* The Senior Admissions Representative shall not misrepresent, or in any manner whatsoever, exaggerate the nature of the school/institute, its accreditation, facility, programs, courses, expected out-come of training, salary expectations, etc., in any way, either directly, indirectly, implied or by omission. The Senior Admissions Representative will make all necessary disclosures to prospective students regarding the school policies, including the refund policy and provide current placement statistics. (If placement statistics are used during interview.)
* Adhere to all Federal financial aid policies relating to admissions activities. Federal aid regulations prohibit representatives from:
* Assisting prospective students in the completion of FFELP or FAFSA applications
* Guiding prospective students to a participating lender
* Promoting prospective students to apply for a FFELP loan
* In addition, School policy prevents the Senior Admissions Representative from discussing any Title IV Financial Aid whatsoever, except as outlined in Appendix D
* Understands and agrees to comply with all school policies and school catalog including but not limited to the below listed items:
* The school does not permit any admissions personnel to become involved in any manner, with admissions testing or admissions decisions
* The school does not use third party (non-employee) agents for any domestic student recruiting activities
* The school ensures that no false or misleading statements about the school, its personnel, its training, or its services are made
* The school does not permit surveying or otherwise soliciting prospective students in or near welfare offices, unemployment lines, food stamp centers, homeless shelters, or other governmental buildings
* Promises of employment, explicit or implicit are not made to prospective students
* The school does not permit the payment of cash or other considerations to any student or prospective student as an inducement to enroll
* The school does not permit any admissions personnel to discuss with nor assist prospective students in compiling information for or completing application forms for federal financial aid
* The school does not use employment agencies for student recruitment
* The school does not utilize direct surveys or surveyors to identify potential students
* Every potential student receives a tour of the school's facilities prior to completing an enrollment agreement
* No title other than admissions director, senior admissions representative and admissions representative is used by any admissions personnel
* School personnel do not discredit other students in any manner
* Accurately prepare, complete, and submit all required admissions documents and records in a timely manner
* Provide each applicant with a complete catalog (including addendums) prior to signing an enrollment agreement
* Follow only prescribed enrollment procedures authorized by the school
* Must continually meet or exceed the criteria set forth by the Campus President or Director of Admissions regarding admissions activity, start expectations, cancellation, retention, and graduation rates, and the generation of student referrals
* Understands the Admissions Policy and Procedures Manual, training manuals, admissions materials and promotional items are the property of the school/institute and must be returned to the Campus President upon termination of employment. Any reproduction of Concorde's manuals, student/prospective student information records or reproduction or possession of entrance tests, forms or answer keys is strictly prohibited
* Performs other duties as directed by the Campus President or Director of Admissions
Qualifications
* Must have either one year of experience with Concorde as an Admissions Representative and/or multiple years of experience working in Admissions Representative role with another institution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead planning and execution of both onsite and offsite events for the Director of Admissions
* Perform second interviews as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Assists with handling student complaints as needed for the admissions department
* Assists with training and best practice sharing as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Assists with onboarding and/or training of Admissions Representatives at other campuses as requested by the Director of Admissions
* Handles multiple tasks as assigned to include assisting less tenured representatives with both their training and their assistance of new students
* Develops, maintains, and supports admissions team and interdepartmental relationships
* Responsible for providing accurate information to and determining the acceptability of individuals making application to the school based upon the admissions criteria established by the school as outlined in the school catalog
* Maintain a positive, professional, and businesslike manner to clients, students, and other personnel, always
* Conduct prospective student interviews in accordance with the outline in the "Admissions Procedure Manual" or as directed by the Director of Admissions and/or Campus President
* Must have enough current, accurate and good career knowledge to successfully market each career
* Attend and participate in all regularly scheduled admissions meetings
* Responsible for a sufficient amount of phone work to accomplish the following:
* Receiving and setting up appointments with incoming phone inquiries
* Diligently following-up with appointment no shows to generate an appropriate number of interviews
* Regular and consistent follow-up with enrolled students to ensure a good enrollment to start ratio
* Become aware of any cancellations of enrollments, and report this information to the Director of Admissions immediately
* Understands the position of Senior Admissions Representative is a non-commissioned, non-exempt hourly position
* Submit any funds received from students, as payments for registration fee, tuition, or supplies, to the school on the date received
* Use only such promotional material (catalogs, brochures, letters, etc.) as are provided to the Senior Admissions Representative and approved by the Campus President
* Must agree to and abide by all Federal, State and Municipal laws, particularly those governing proprietary schools and adhere to all the standards and ethical practices as dictated by the school and accrediting/approval agencies
* They do not disparage the character, nature, quality, value or scope of other schools, courses, or services
* They do not demean or discriminate against any student because of sex, race, creed, color, or national origin
* The Senior Admissions Representative shall not misrepresent, or in any manner whatsoever, exaggerate the nature of the school/institute, its accreditation, facility, programs, courses, expected out-come of training, salary expectations, etc., in any way, either directly, indirectly, implied or by omission. The Senior Admissions Representative will make all necessary disclosures to prospective students regarding the school policies, including the refund policy and provide current placement statistics. (If placement statistics are used during interview.)
* Adhere to all Federal financial aid policies relating to admissions activities. Federal aid regulations prohibit representatives from:
* Assisting prospective students in the completion of FFELP or FAFSA applications
* Guiding prospective students to a participating lender
* Promoting prospective students to apply for a FFELP loan
* In addition, School policy prevents the Senior Admissions Representative from discussing any Title IV Financial Aid whatsoever, except as outlined in Appendix D
* Understands and agrees to comply with all school policies and school catalog including but not limited to the below listed items:
* The school does not permit any admissions personnel to become involved in any manner, with admissions testing or admissions decisions
* The school does not use third party (non-employee) agents for any domestic student recruiting activities
* The school ensures that no false or misleading statements about the school, its personnel, its training, or its services are made
* The school does not permit surveying or otherwise soliciting prospective students in or near welfare offices, unemployment lines, food stamp centers, homeless shelters, or other governmental buildings
* Promises of employment, explicit or implicit are not made to prospective students
* The school does not permit the payment of cash or other considerations to any student or prospective student as an inducement to enroll
* The school does not permit any admissions personnel to discuss with nor assist prospective students in compiling information for or completing application forms for federal financial aid
* The school does not use employment agencies for student recruitment
* The school does not utilize direct surveys or surveyors to identify potential students
* Every potential student receives a tour of the school's facilities prior to completing an enrollment agreement
* No title other than admissions director, senior admissions representative and admissions representative is used by any admissions personnel
* School personnel do not discredit other students in any manner
* Accurately prepare, complete, and submit all required admissions documents and records in a timely manner
* Provide each applicant with a complete catalog (including addendums) prior to signing an enrollment agreement
* Follow only prescribed enrollment procedures authorized by the school
* Must continually meet or exceed the criteria set forth by the Campus President or Director of Admissions regarding admissions activity, start expectations, cancellation, retention, and graduation rates, and the generation of student referrals
* Understands the Admissions Policy and Procedures Manual, training manuals, admissions materials and promotional items are the property of the school/institute and must be returned to the Campus President upon termination of employment. Any reproduction of Concorde's manuals, student/prospective student information records or reproduction or possession of entrance tests, forms or answer keys is strictly prohibited
* Performs other duties as directed by the Campus President or Director of Admissions
Qualifications
* Must have either one year of experience with Concorde as an Admissions Representative and/or multiple years of experience working in Admissions Representative role with another institution.
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Admissions representative job description example 3
Consonus Healthcare admissions representative job description
What's your wish list for the perfect job? Maybe it's to make a positive impact in the world, or to grow your career in healthcare. Maybe working with a supportive team is top priority, or to feel respected and valued .
If your answer is "all of the above," consider joining our team at Consonus Pharmacy. It's a perfect opportunity for compassionate people dedicated to people's health and well-being.
Consonus Pharmacy is a closed-door long-term care pharmacy specializing in the needs of nursing facilities, assisted living residents, and their caregivers. We are currently hiring an Intake Admissions Representativeto join our team!
As an Intake Admissions Representative , you will help link the patients' information to our pharmacy database for billing and medical records. Experience is not required, and we will complete all your training on-site, person to person. If you are interested in getting into medical billing or pharmaceutical experience, this is a great entry-level position to start your career path.
As the Intake Admissions Representative your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Complete the new resident admissions process including verification of resident, doctor, billing, and insurance information.
- Manage delivery of customer agreements, HIPAA packets, and document receipt.
- Verify prior authorizations and insurance
- Assist other departments as needed or assigned by supervisor.
Some benefits may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid training & career advancement opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off that pools vacation, sick & holiday pay in a single bucket for flexible use
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Free access to MDLIVE - allowing remote access to your health benefits from anywhere
- Employer-Issued Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance for Full-Time employees
- Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Critical Care and AD&D Coverage
- 401K With Employer Match
- Flex Spending for Medical & Dependent Care
- Employee Referral Program: Get paid to work with your friends!
- Employee Cell Phone Discount
- Employee Assistance Program: with free access to counseling & support services
- Reimbursement for professional licensing fees
- Access to cutting edge technology & modalities
- Financial contribution for non-profit volunteer hours through Vital Life Foundation
- Strong computer skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking skills while applying patient information.
Consonus is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consonus does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024