Admissions Coordinator

Avardis Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avardis Health in Meridian, MS seeks an Admissions Coordinator to ensure smooth transitions into care. You will coordinate referral intake, complete pre-admission screenings, and guide residents and families through next steps with professionalism and empathy.

You will manage and track referrals, confirm payer details, collaborate with clinical leaders on acceptance decisions, and maintain relationships with hospitals and referral partners while staying current with Medicare/Medicaid and

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

• Coordinate referral intake and pre-admission screenings
• Guide residents and families through next steps for smooth transitions
• Manage and track referrals and confirm payer/coverage details
• Collaborate with clinical leaders on acceptance decisions
• Maintain relationships with hospitals/physician offices and other referral partners, staying current with Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance requirements

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Healthcare admissions

Payer/insurance knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Nursing degree preferred

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.