Admissions Coordinator

Edmonds Post Acute; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Edmonds Post Acute is seeking an experienced Admissions Coordinator to own the admissions process from referral to room-ready. You will have real authority to approve admissions, lead a small team, and build relationships with discharge planners and case managers who trust you to take care of their patients.

If you’re organized, relationship-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting, we want to talk to you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of admissions experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance verification.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service with empathy for patients and families.
• Ability to be available for after-hours admission inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full admissions process for the facility, including the authority to approve resident admissions.
• Build and maintain strong referral relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, and physicians.
• Coordinate admissions from acute and emergency settings, including responding to after-hours inquiries as needed.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing, Marketing Director, and Business Office Manager to set admission criteria and procedures.
• Supervise and support Admissions Assistants.
• Lead tours for prospective patients and families, answering questions with warmth and clarity.
• Complete admission paperwork with residents and responsible parties, including room rates, billing, visitor policies, and care procedures.
• Help patients and families navigate Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA benefits, and other financial and legal matters.
• Support residents in deciding how they want to make healthcare decisions and who they'd like involved.
• Coordinate with departments and outside agencies to make sure every room is ready before a new resident arrives.
• Develop and improve admissions policies and procedures.
• Oversee the orientation program for new residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Team leadership

After-hours availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Admissions Coordinator | $85,000–$100,000/Year | Edmonds Post Acute

Edmonds, WA | Full-Time | Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Edmonds Post Acute is looking for an experienced Admissions Coordinator to own our admissions process from referral to room-ready. You'll have real authority to approve admissions, lead a small team, and build relationships with the discharge planners and case managers who trust you to take care of their patients. If you're organized, relationship-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full admissions process for the facility, including the authority to approve resident admissions


• Build and maintain strong referral relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, and physicians


• Coordinate admissions from acute and emergency settings, including responding to after-hours inquiries as needed


• Partner with the Director of Nursing, Marketing Director, and Business Office Manager to set admission criteria and procedures


• Supervise and support Admissions Assistants


• Lead tours for prospective patients and families, answering questions with warmth and clarity


• Complete admission paperwork with residents and responsible parties, including room rates, billing, visitor policies, and care procedures


• Help patients and families navigate Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA benefits, and other financial and legal matters


• Support residents in deciding how they want to make healthcare decisions and who they'd like involved


• Coordinate with departments and outside agencies to make sure every room is ready before a new resident arrives


• Develop and improve admissions policies and procedures


• Oversee the orientation program for new residents

Why Work at Edmonds Post Acute

• Leadership role with real decision-making authority. You approve admissions and shape the process


• Competitive pay of $85,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience


• Locally managed facility where your input is heard and acted on


• Meaningful work helping patients and families through one of the most stressful transitions in their lives


• Close collaboration with an experienced leadership team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• 401(k)


• Employee assistance program


• Growth and advancement opportunities

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least 2 years of admissions experience (skilled nursing, post-acute, or hospital setting preferred)


• Working knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing


• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance verification


• Strong computer and data entry skills


• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with genuine empathy for patients and families


• Ability to be available for after-hours admission inquiries as needed

Edmonds Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.