Admissions Coordinator: Drive Census & Compassionate Care

Ascent Healthcare Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership support

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, vision, and PTO

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Ascent Healthcare Management in Western North Carolina is seeking Admissions Coordinators to join a high-energy, relationship-driven team serving Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Rutherfordton, and beyond. The role focuses on driving census, coordinating admissions, and delivering outstanding customer service to residents, families, and facilities.

You will manage referrals, validate payor sources, and coordinate the admission journey with clinicians and facility leadership, ensuring smooth

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, social services, marketing, case management, or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive census with skill & strategy — build relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and referral partners.
• Respond quickly and professionally to referrals; speed matters.
• Identify high-quality admissions that support clinical success and financial stability.
• Track trends, monitor daily census, and support facility growth goals.
• Coordinate the admission process from referral to arrival.
• Validate payor sources, benefits, authorizations, and financial accuracy.
• Review clinicals for safe, appropriate placement.
• Communicate with DON, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team for seamless transitions.
• Provide outstanding customer service to residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Lead facility tours and create a welcoming, trustworthy first impression.
• Serve as the go-to resource for questions and support during the admission journey.
• Manage a fast-moving workload with confidence and humor.
• Keep documentation accurate and compliant in PCC and other systems.
• Support marketing initiatives, internal events, and community presence.

Skills

Admissions experience

Relationship building

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Ascent Healthcare Management in Western North Carolina is seeking Admissions Coordinators to join a high-energy, relationship-driven team serving Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Rutherfordton, and beyond. The role focuses on driving census, coordinating admissions, and delivering outstanding customer service to residents, families, and facilities.

You will manage referrals, validate payor sources, and coordinate the admission journey with clinicians and facility leadership, ensuring smooth