Admissions Director

Excelsior Care Group; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kearny, NJ, seeks an experienced Admissions Director to lead the admissions process and drive census growth. The ideal candidate has strong SNF admissions experience, excellent communication, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Lead referrals, admissions, insurance verification, and documentation while building partnerships with hospitals, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of admissions, intake, or healthcare business development experience.
• Prior SNF/post-acute care experience required.
• Previous Admissions Director or Admissions Coordinator experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and insurance authorization processes.
• Experience with PointClickCare, NaviHealth, CarePort, and AllScripts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals, admissions, insurance verification, and authorization processes.
• Build strong relationships with hospitals, referral sources, families, and community partners.
• Maintain timely referral responses and support census goals.
• Oversee admission documentation, census reporting, and billing communication.
• Conduct facility tours and guide families through the admissions process.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Billing, MDS, Concierge, and clinical teams.
• Ensure a smooth transition for residents from referral through admission.

Skills

Admissions

Healthcare biz dev

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

PointClickCare

NaviHealth

CarePort

AllScripts

Job description

Facility: Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location: Kearny, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $85K–$95K annually

Join Our Leadership Team

Belgrove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Admissions Director to lead our admissions process and help drive census growth. The ideal candidate has strong skilled nursing admissions experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, census-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals, admissions, insurance verification, and authorization processes
• Build strong relationships with hospitals, referral sources, families, and community partners
• Maintain timely referral responses and support census goals
• Oversee admission documentation, census reporting, and billing communication
• Conduct facility tours and guide families through the admissions process
• Collaborate with Marketing, Billing, MDS, Concierge, and clinical teams
• Ensure a smooth transition for residents from referral through admission

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of admissions, intake, or healthcare business development experience
• Prior SNF/post-acute care experience required
• Previous Admissions Director or Admissions Coordinator experience required
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and insurance authorization processes
• Experience with PointClickCare, NaviHealth, CarePort, and AllScripts preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and multitasking skills

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts and company perks
• Supportive team environment

Make an Impact

If you are a motivated healthcare professional with a passion for admissions, relationship-building, and exceptional resident experiences, we want to hear from you!