Dimas Rodriguez

To obtain a position within a company that values my contributions. To continue to further myself personally and professionally with the skills I have/will obtain with this position.

Admissions Director - Bella Terra Elmhurst - 420 W.

Butterfield

Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60127

(2022-09 - 2026-09)

Responsible for reviewing all referrals sent to facility for appropriate placement. Had to verify all payers were active and accepted. Obtained all OBRA assessments from Maximus for all new admits. Maintained a daily accurate accounting of census daily. Completed all necessary reports in a timely fashion. Helped grow census by 20+ admits per month very quickly which then became established as the standard. Grew ADC by +3 over my time from 97/45 to 100/50 in a 110 bed facility.

Admissions Director - Landmark of Richton Park - 22660 S.

Cicero

Ave.

Richton

Park, IL 60471

(2022-04 - 2022-08)

Responsible for reestablishing facility name and reputation in community and within hospital networks. Responsible for reviewing all referrals sent to facility for appropriate placement. Had to verify all payers were active and accepted. Obtained all OBRA assessments from Maximus for all new admits. Maintained a daily accurate accounting of census and payers. Completed all necessary reports in a timely fashion. Functioned as Liaison and Marketing Director for facility.

Admissions Director - The Grove of La Grange Park - 701 N.

La Grange

Rd.

La Grange

Park, IL 60526

(2018-12 - 2022-04)

Responsible for maintaining accurate accounting of daily census, payers as broken down by policy, monthly QAPI reports and various other reports related to the Admissions Role. Worked with various different referral sites (AllScripts, Navi, Aidan, etc.) to review potential appropriate placement at the facility. Responsible for working with Business Office for payments due to facility.

Responsible for requesting & obtaining current OBRA/PASSR assessments. Provided tours to potential clients/families and fielded any phone calls requesting information about placement. Met with new residents and their families to complete all necessary contracts/consents required upon admission.

Was the final set of eyes when a client was ready to admit to ensure "Room Readiness." Built strong relationships within not only my organization but also within the community and its leaders and fellow SNF's. Took the role of Compliance Officer for the facility and was the company liaison for Edward Hines VA hospital as well. Created and produced the monthly MOD calendar for the rest of the team.

Reviewed all incoming mail and dispersed all correspondence to appropriate team/person. Helped in the development o

Admissions Director - Rosewood St. Charles - 850 Dunham Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174

(2018-04 - 2018-12)

Responsible for speaking to prospective clients and their families and scheduling tours. Would meet with patients and their families bedside at the hospital aside from assisting with all admission related functions to facility. Verified active and alternative payer sources for referrals and responsible for obtaining both skilled and custodial authorizations for placement.

Maintained an accurate census and provided daily updates at morning meetings. Also attended weekly Medicare meeting. Worked as liaison between facility and hospitals.

Admissions Director - Alden Estates of Naperville - 1525 Oxford Lane Naperville, IL 60545

(2017-12 - 2018-04)

Responsible for all Admissions functions, including providing tours, answering calls to provide information & verifying active payer sources. Responsible for maintaining accurate census. Provided updates to insurances to obtain or extend authorizations for placement and services.

Worked with families on payment plans if they had outstanding accounts with the facility. In charge of obtaining OBRA and/or PASSR screens & financial aide information. Reviewed all referrals for appropriate placement in facility.

Admissions Director - 16300 Wausau Ave.

South

Holland, IL 60473

(2014-07 - 2017-12)

Responsible for providing tours or information to perspective families about placement at facility. Kept up-to-date & accurate accounts of census and current payer sources. Responsible for verifying that payer sources are active and obtain authorizations from Managed Medicare/Medicaid plans or Medicare Replacement plans when necessary.

Worked closely with community liaison & hospital social workers on referrals from hospitals and securing and maintaining healthy referral sources. Ran current background and sex offender checks on perspective residents prior to admission. Worked with families on admissions paperwork and obtaining copies of all insurance cards required for billing.

Have exceptional communication skills in working with Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Management on arriving admissions and equipment required to adequately care for patients. Ensured "Room Readiness" when new admits were scheduled to arrive. Kept daily referral log on all inquiries about placement in facility.

Attended daily manager meetings. Spent 6 months in Concierge role dealing directly with resident and family concerns and special requests.

General Manager - 1600 16th St. Oak Brook, IL 60523

(2006-10 - 2013-06)

Responsible for upholding standards. Ran shifts with 15-20 staff during peak periods during all day parts. Lead by example of professionalism & exemplary customer service. Took part in PNL, PBR, GM & other various meetings regarding cafe reports & functions. Responsible for all facets and functions of the day to day operations of the café.

Quality of Life Coordinator - 2013 Midwest Rd. Oak Brook, IL 60523

(2000-02 - 2008-06)

Responsible for caseload of 50-70 residents depending on census to meet emotional, mental and psychosocial needs of each resident. Maintained staff of 3-4 aides. Responsible for devising and maintaining successful group therapy sessions for the residents.

Attended care plan conferences, daily manager meetings and insurance benefit meetings. Completed assessment on resident upon admission, quarterly, annually and when a significant change in status occurred. Worked with Admissions department providing tours to potential families looking for placement, verification of insurance benefits and all corresponding paperwork necessary for admission.

Also responsible for making referrals to home health agencies to assist resident post discharge at home. Ordered any necessary medical equipment.

General Diploma - Morton West High School (1995 - 1999-06)