Admissions Coordinator

The-Oaks-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-1; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Meridian, MS is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage timely, accurate referrals and guide residents and families through pre-admission steps.

You will coordinate with hospitals and physicians, verify payer coverage, and support census and service excellence in a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required; nursing degree preferred.
• 3+ years in healthcare business development/admissions or related experience.
• Managed care/insurance and payer-source knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Compassionate, professional approach with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track referrals from intake through admission.
• Confirm payer details and coverage for residents.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders on acceptance decisions.
• Maintain relationships with hospitals, physician offices and referral partners.
• Stay current with Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance requirements.

Skills

Admissions experience

Referral coordination

Payer knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Purpose

We are a leading provider of senior healthcare services, specializing in post-acute care. We offer services ranging from comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and transitional care to Alzheimer's and dementia care.

The Opportunity

The Admissions Coordinator supports timely, accurate admissions by coordinating referral intake, completing pre-admission screenings, and guiding residents and families through next steps. This role exists to protect a smooth transition into care while supporting census and service excellence. Key responsibilities include managing and tracking referrals, confirming payer/coverage details, collaborating with clinical leaders on acceptance decisions, maintaining relationships with hospitals/physician offices and other referral partners, and keeping current with Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance requirements.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required; nursing degree preferred
• 3+ years in healthcare business development/admissions or related experience
• Managed care/insurance and payer-source knowledge preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills
• Compassionate, professional approach with sound judgment

A Typical Workday

Your day runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm in Meridian, with steady coordination between referral partners and internal teams. You’ll start by reviewing new and pending referral activity, then prioritize time-sensitive cases and follow up for missing clinical or coverage information. Midday often includes brief check-ins with nursing and therapy leadership to align on transition timing and documentation needs. As the day progresses, you’ll update tracking tools, confirm next-step expectations with families and partners, and close out items so handoffs are clear before end of day.

Total Rewards

This full-time, onsite role includes a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your health and financial well-being: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; and Paid Time Off.