Admissions Coordinator and Social Services Designee

EMY Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EMY Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Coordinator and Social Services Designee to oversee admissions coordination and support residents and families in a small long-term care facility.

The role combines referrals, pre-admission steps, resident advocacy, and social services, with emphasis on Medicare/Medicaid payer sources and comprehensive care planning. Full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care admissions and social services required.
• Understanding of healthcare admissions, insurance verification, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming referrals and coordinate admissions from hospitals and other sources.
• Coordinate pre-admission requirements, insurance verification, and paperwork.
• Serve as primary contact for residents, families, and referral partners.
• Support census development through timely referral follow-up and admissions coordination.
• Assist residents and families with psychosocial needs and access to support services.
• Participate in resident assessments and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Coordinate community resources, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate admissions records and social services documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing and administration to support quality resident care.

Skills

Admissions

Social services

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

A long-term care facility is actively hiring an Admissions Coordinator and Social Services Designee to oversee admissions coordination and support the psycho social needs of residents and their families. This unique role combines admissions operations, referral management, resident advocacy, and social services responsibilities within a smaller long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in both admissions and social services, along with a strong understanding of long-term care Medicare and Medicaid payer sources.

What We Offer

Compensation:

$60,000 - $65,000 per year

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming referrals and coordinate admissions from hospitals, healthcare providers, and other referral sources

• Coordinate pre-admission requirements, insurance verification, payer-source information, and admission paperwork

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective residents, current residents, families, and referral partners

• Support census development through timely referral follow-up and effective admissions coordination

• Assist residents and families with psychosocial needs, concerns, and available support services

• Participate in resident assessments and interdisciplinary care planning

• Coordinate community resources, discharge planning, and transitions of care

• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and overall well-being

• Maintain accurate admissions records, social services documentation, and required reports

• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and the interdisciplinary team to support quality resident care

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care admissions and social services required

• Strong knowledge of long-term care Medicare and Medicaid payer sources preferred

• Understanding of healthcare admissions, insurance verification, and reimbursement processes

• Experience with psychosocial support, resident advocacy, and discharge planning preferred

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care and service