Administrator In Training

General Purpose
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the AIT in a Long-Term Facility. This is a training position with direct oversite by a licensed Precepting Administrator.

*** All Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position are under the direct supervisor of the Preceptor***

Essential Duties

• Assists in analyzing the various operations within a nursing facility
• Acts as a liaison between the nursing facility, residents, families and outside community
• Compiles and develops reporting on budget projections, revenue and expenses
• Is a role model for our Mission, Vision and Values. Ensures all employees, residents and families are treated with the utmost respect
• Actively involved in community groups and developing/maintaining relationships with local hospital leadership and physicians
• Monitors industry regulations, laws, compliance updates and makes changes as appropriate
• Uses time effectively to study for both Federal and State regulations and comes to a sound understanding of industry best practices
• Understands staffing level requirements and adheres to industry and company standards
• Assists in monitoring and directing execution of policy and procedural changes
• Actively involved in resolving HR issues and Risk Management situations within the facility
• Assists in capital improvements
• Participates in Advisory committees
• Assists in all safety programs
• Develops and maintains a stellar reputation within the industry and community
• Develops relationships with the support team (HR/Therapy/Clinical/Finance) to assist with meeting/exceeding goals
• Assists in contract negotiations with vendors under the direction of the Preceptor.
• Supports Clinical efforts by understanding QA measures and holding people accountable
• Keeps abreast of collections and A/R on a daily basis
• Develops and executes creative ideas to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover

Supervisory Requirements

This position is responsible for assisting in managing and overseeing multiple levels of employees either directly or indirectly. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, resolving problems and terminations.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience
Required - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Healthcare Administration or Business preferred.
Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

To preform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desk top or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.