Admissions Director

SAK Management; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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. This role oversees the admissions operation, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages an administrative team to deliver a seamless resident experience.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in skilled nursing or healthcare administration, with proven leadership and EMR proficiency. This in-person role offers opportunities to influence operational efficiency and enhance

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient records management.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident admissions across two facilities.
• Ensure HIPAA/JCAHO compliance for patient records and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to manage patient flow from intake to follow-up.
• Implement process improvements for administrative efficiency and patient experience.
• Maintain accurate medical records and EHR documentation standards.
• Stay informed on healthcare management best practices and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare admin

HIPAA knowledge

EMR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing background (preferred)

Tools

Epic

eClinicalWorks

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

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