Admission Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Raises and Bonuses

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Admissions Coordinator to join our skilled nursing team. This position plays a key role in healthcare admissions, census development, referral marketing, and resident transitions .

The Admissions Coordinator works closely with hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, physicians, residents, and families to coordinate a smooth and successful admission process.

If you have experience in healthcare sales, admissions, marketing, skilled nursing, long-term care, senior living, or hospital discharge planning , we would love to hear from you.

• Manage the skilled nursing admissions process from initial inquiry through admission

• Screen prospective residents and determine eligibility based on facility admission criteria

• Review clinical and medical information to assist with admission decisions

• Obtain and verify insurance, financial, and resident information

• Coordinate admissions with hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, physicians, families, and referral sources

• Conduct facility tours and answer questions from prospective residents and families

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital and community referral sources

• Make regular phone, email, and in-person contacts with referral partners to support census growth

• Develop and maintain referral relationships within the local healthcare community

• Follow up on inquiries and referral opportunities

• Coordinate community and referral-source events

• Ensure admission paperwork and documentation are complete and accurate

• Help residents and families navigate the transition into the nursing center

• Address resident and family concerns and help resolve issues during the admission process

• Participate in census and admissions meetings

• Maintain knowledge of the local market, referral sources, and resident demographics

• Monitor admissions trends and prepare reports as needed

• Work collaboratively with nursing, social services, administration, and other departments

• Participate in after-hours and weekend admissions/tours when needed

• Previous experience in healthcare admissions, healthcare sales, marketing, long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or a related field preferred

• Sales, customer service, or relationship-building experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of the skilled nursing or healthcare industry is a plus

• Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills

• Comfortable speaking with residents, families, hospital staff, and healthcare professionals

• Professional appearance and communication style

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• College degree preferred, but relevant experience will be considered

We believe nursing and healthcare are a work of the heart . Our goal is to create a culture built on trust, compassion, communication, and teamwork —while providing our employees with competitive wages, opportunities for raises and bonuses, and meaningful work.

If you're a people-focused healthcare professional who enjoys building relationships, helping families, and making a difference in the lives of residents , we invite you to apply today.

Apply now to join our team!

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