Admissions Assistant Part-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Training and professional growth

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Part-Time Admissions Assistant to support the admissions process and welcome residents and families. The role involves gathering and entering admission data and ensuring documents are complete and filed accurately.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, answering inquiries, giving facility tours, and maintaining referrals and records while collaborating with nursing, therapy, social services, and other teams to ensure a

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented.

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 informationPerform additional administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Data entry

Multitasking

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Admissions Assistant - Part-Time

Kern River Transitional Care

Pay Range: $18.00-$18.50 per hour, based on experience

Kern 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 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 informationPerform additional administrative duties as assigned

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
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Why Join Kern River Transitional Care?

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a great team environment
• Rewarding opportunity to assist residents and families during an important transition

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$18.50 per hour, based on experience

Kern 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.