Admissions Coord SNF

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a skilled admissions professional for its skilled nursing facility in Poway, CA. You will review admitting operations, manage bed assignments, and complete admission paperwork, coordinating with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure proper patient placement.

You will communicate with discharge planners and ensure patients have all vital information for transfer or admission. Strong English skills and MS Windows proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Review admitting department operations in a nursing home environment.
• Oversee in-patient functions and bed assignments; complete preliminary paperwork for admissions.
• Coordinate with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Verify insurance benefits coverage meets admission standards.
• Collaborate with discharge planners from acute care facilities to understand needs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Prepare patients with vital information and communicate with nursing staff to ensure readiness.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Skilled Nursing Union: Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 20 Job Description: Range: 24.12-36.24 Posting Date: 9/7/2026

Reviews admitting department operations in a nursing home environment and ensures compliance with applicable standards. Oversee the in-patient functions, bed assignments, and completion of preliminary paperwork for entering patients. Work with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement. Confirm that all insurance benefits coverage meets standard of admission as dictated by policy. Work with discharge planners from acute care facilities, developing good relationships with those facilities to understand their individual needs. Work with nurses and medical staff at home facility to make sure they are prepared for the patient with all vital information. Conducts self and ensures team is oriented and demonstrates patience, respect, and affection for working with the aging population. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in related field Minimum Experience: 2 - 4 years of experience in SNF, hospital, healthcare admissions, clinics, free standing, or D/P Skilled Nursing Preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience in geriatric healthcare admissions, free standing, or D/P Skilled Nursing Required License:Not Applicable Preferred License: Not Applicable Required Certification: Medical Assistant Preferred Certification: Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.