Admissions Director

SAK Management; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SAK Management seeks an Admissions Director to lead patient intake and enrollment across two healthcare facilities. You will oversee admissions operations, ensuring a seamless patient experience while maintaining regulatory compliance and managing the administrative team.

The role requires a strong background in skilled nursing or healthcare administration, with leadership skills to drive process improvements and ensure high-quality records management.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, eClinicalWorks, Dentrix, Eaglesoft or similar.
• Leadership experience in managing teams within a healthcare practice or clinic setting.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations, medical terminology, and health regulation policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of resident admissions and enrollment processes across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO standards and other health regulations related to patient records.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to facilitate smooth patient flow from initial contact through treatment planning and follow-up.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency in medical administrative support and patient experience.
• Maintain accurate medical records management including EHR systems and documentation standards.
• Stay informed on healthcare management best practices and accreditation standards.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Admissions Director to lead our patient intake and enrollment processes across 2 of our healthcare facilities. This vital role involves overseeing the entire admissions operation, ensuring a seamless experience for residents while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and managing the administrative team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in skilled nursing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence operational efficiency and contribute to the overall success of our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination of resident admission
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO standards, health regulation policies, and other legal requirements related to patient records and confidentiality
• Collaborate with clinical staff to facilitate smooth patient flow from initial contact through treatment planning and follow-up
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in medical administrative support functions and optimize patient experience
• Maintain accurate medical records management, including electronic health records (EHR) systems, medical terminology accuracy, and documentation standards
• Stay informed on healthcare management best practices, managed care policies, utilization management protocols, and hospital or clinic accreditation standards

Requirements

• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, Dentrix, Eaglesoft or similar platforms
• Experience working in various healthcare environments including acute care hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
• Excellent understanding of HIPAA regulations, medical terminology, medical records handling, and health regulation policies
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams within a healthcare practice or clinic setting
• Background in nursing or medical administrative support is advantageous but not mandatory
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing healthcare regulations and technology systems such as Managed Care or Utilization Management protocols

Join us as an Admissions Director and be at the forefront of delivering outstanding patient experiences while driving operational excellence. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person