Admissions Assistant Part-Time

Kern-River-Transitional-Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a part-time Admissions Assistant to support the admissions process, greet new residents and families, and ensure admission paperwork is accurate and timely.

This role emphasizes teamwork with nursing, therapy, social services, and the business office, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering a positive admission experience. Competitive pay and paid time off available, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous admissions, healthcare, or administrative experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer and data-entry proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating new resident admissions and room readiness.
• Welcome new residents and families and provide a positive admission experience.
• Gather, review, and organize required admission paperwork.
• Enter resident information accurately into facility systems.
• Verify that admission documents are complete and properly filed.
• Communicate with hospitals, referral sources, residents, and families.
• Assist with answering phones, responding to inquiries, and scheduling tours.
• Provide tours of the facility to prospective residents and families.
• Maintain accurate referral, inquiry, and admission records.
• Track pending admissions and follow up on outstanding information.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, business office, and other departments.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Admissions Assistant – Part-TimeKern River Transitional CarePay Range: $18.00–$18.50 per hour, based on experienceKern River Transitional Care is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Part-Time Admissions Assistant to join our team. The Admissions Assistant will support the admissions process, help welcome new residents and families, and ensure admission paperwork and records are completed accurately and promptly.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with coordinating new resident admissions and room readinessWelcome new residents and families and provide a positive admission experienceGather, review, and organize required admission paperworkEnter resident information accurately into facility systemsVerify that admission documents are complete and properly filedCommunicate with hospitals, referral sources, residents, and familiesAssist with answering phones, responding to inquiries, and scheduling toursProvide tours of the facility to prospective residents and familiesMaintain accurate referral, inquiry, and admission recordsTrack pending admissions and follow up on outstanding informationCollaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, business office, and other departmentsMaintain the confidentiality of resident and facility informationPerform additional administrative duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPrevious admissions, healthcare, or administrative experience preferredSkilled nursing or long-term care experience is a plusExcellent communication and customer-service skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailBasic computer and data-entry proficiencyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProfessional, dependable, and team-orientedWhy Join Kern River Transitional Care?Competitive payPaid time off401(k)Training and professional growth opportunitiesSupportive leadership and a great team environmentRewarding opportunity to assist residents and families during an important transitionJob Type: Part-timePay: $18.00–$18.50 per hour, based on experienceKern River Transitional Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.