Considering a Career in Long Term Care
Administration
There is a variety of administrative, financial and other non-medical employment opportunities available within the long term care environment, including:
Nursing Facility Administrator – The administrator is a licensed professional who manages the day-to-day operations of the facility. Administrators are trained in medical, social, financial and legal aspects of long term care and are an important resource to families and patients. Typically, the administrator has a four-year degree in health administration or is a Registered Nurse with certification in long term care administration. Some states require advanced degrees.
Assisted Living Administrator/Director/Manager – The assisted living administrator manages the daily operations of the residence to ensure the services and care the residents need are provided.
Marketing Director – In assisted living, this person arranges for and manages details related to moving into a facility. The person in this position is also responsible for arranging tours of the residence for prospective residents and may handle external public relations matters.
Admissions Director/Coordinator – In nursing facilities, the admissions staff works with patients and their families to ensure that all requirements for admission to the facility are met.
Billing and Payment Coordinators – The staff in these positions work to verify benefits, answer questions regarding payments (e.g. insurance or Medicare) and organize the billing and collection process.
Medical Records and Health Information Personnel – These professionals are responsible for making sure of the accurate and timely documentation of medical services provided to patients. This may involve tasks from coding of treatment for reimbursement purposes to reviewing care plans to ensure coordination of services.
Office Administration/Administrative Assistant – This staff handles general office responsibilities.