Admissions Director

About the role

Admissions Director - Full-Time

Medical Hill Healthcare Center

Pay

$35-$45 per hour, DOE

Schedule: Full-Time

Join Our Team as an Admissions Director!

Medical Hill Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-driven Admissions Director to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional who enjoys building relationships, coordinating patient admissions, and driving census growth in a skilled nursing facility.

The Admissions Director plays a key role in ensuring a smooth, welcoming admission experience for residents and their families while developing strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, social workers, and discharge planners to support facility growth.

If you have strong communication skills, a passion for customer service, and experience in healthcare admissions, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the Admissions Department to meet facility census goals.
• Manage the admissions process to ensure a smooth, professional, and welcoming experience for residents, families, and staff.
• Review prospective admissions to determine eligibility and appropriateness based on facility admission criteria and available services.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing, case managers, and other department leaders to ensure appropriate admissions and continuity of care.
• Obtain, review, and verify patient applications, medical records, insurance information, and other required documentation.
• Verify insurance benefits and financial coverage to ensure admissions meet facility requirements.
• Complete admission paperwork, financial responsibility forms, and resident intake documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinate bed assignments, maintain accurate bed availability records, and communicate updates to the appropriate team members.
• Arrange necessary services and resources to support resident transitions, including transportation and social support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, hospital discharge planners, social workers, case managers, and other referral partners to increase admissions and support census growth.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of facility services and communicate available care options to prospective residents, families, and referral sources.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address admissions needs.
• Assist with planning and participating in outreach events, health fairs, educational programs, and other marketing initiatives.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and applicable regulations.
• Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection prevention, emergency preparedness, fire safety, and evacuation protocols.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in a skilled nursing or post-acute care facility.
• Strong communication, organization, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple admissions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of insurance verification, admission documentation, and patient intake procedures.
• Experience developing relationships with hospital discharge planners, physicians, social workers, and other referral sources is preferred.
• Understanding of census development, referral management, and healthcare marketing is highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive resident information professionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Make a Difference at Medical Hill Healthcare Center!

At Medical Hill Healthcare Center, our goal is to provide residents and their families with a positive, supportive experience from the very first interaction. As our Admissions Director, you will help connect residents with quality care while building the relationships that support our facility's continued success.

Apply today to join Medical Hill Healthcare Center as our Full-Time Admissions Director!