Director of Admissions Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Summary

The Director of Admissions supports census growth and resident intake for a Skilled Nursing Facility by managing admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and facility policies. This role serves as a key liaison between referral sources, residents, families, nursing, and administrative teams to ensure timely, accurate, and smooth admissions

.
Key Responsibiliti

es
Coordinate SNF admissions, transfers, and discharges in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and facility requiremen

ts.
Receive and process referrals from hospitals, case managers, and other referral sour

ces.
Collect, review, and verify admission documentation, authorizations, and resident informa

tion.
Maintain accurate bed availability, census reports, and resident waiting

lists.
Communicate admission status and room assignments with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary

teams.
Provide residents and families with admission packets, resident rights, privacy notices, and financial info

rmation.
Obtain required signatures, consents, and authorizations prior to or upon a

dmission.
Ensure admission and medical records are complete and forwarded to appropriate de

partments.
Support admission-related problem resolution in coordination with nursing, social services, and the busin

ess office.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and comply with HIPAA and facility priva

cy policies.
Assist with administrative and clerical tasks related to admissions and censu

s management.

Qualifications
Prior experience in SNF admissions, healthcare intake, or medical office administra

tion preferred.
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid admission requirements str

ongly preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and

follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities in a fast-pace

d SNF environment.
Basic computer proficiency, including electronic medical records and

data entry systems.
Work Environment & P

hysical Requirements
Office-based role within a Skilled Nursing Facility with frequent interaction thr

oughout the building.
Regular interaction with residents, families, hospital case manager

s, and clinical staff.