Admissions Director

EMY Healthcare; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EMY Healthcare seeks an Admissions Director to lead admissions coordination, referral management, and resident transitions in a skilled nursing setting. You will partner with hospitals, residents, families, and facility leadership to ensure smooth admissions and compliant pre-authorization processes.

The role emphasizes coordinating referrals, reviewing coverage, and overseeing PCC workflows to maintain accurate records and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare admissions experience is required.
• Experience using PointClickCare (PCC) is required.
• Thorough knowledge of insurance coverage and payer requirements.
• Experience in marketing or business development is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming referrals and admissions processes as the Admissions Director.
• Coordinate admissions from hospitals and other settings for timely transitions.
• Review documentation and coordinate pre-admission requirements.
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and payer requirements before admission.
• Communicate admission decisions and next steps to all parties.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine admission readiness.
• Build relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and community partners.
• Support census growth and facility visibility through referral development.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Referral management

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

We are actively hiring an Admissions Director to oversee admissions coordination, referral management, and resident transitions into a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The Admissions Director plays a critical role in coordinating hospital referrals, reviewing insurance coverage, and ensuring prospective residents meet admission requirements. As an Admissions Director, you will work closely with hospitals, referral partners, residents, families, and facility leadership to support a smooth and efficient admissions process.

What We Offer

Compensation: $65000 - $68000 per year

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days (8:30AM - 5PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming referrals and admissions processes as the Admissions Director
• Coordinate admissions from hospitals and other healthcare settings, ensuring timely and organized resident transitions
• Review referral documentation and coordinate pre-admission requirements
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and applicable payer requirements before admission
• Work with hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, residents, and families to coordinate admissions
• Utilize PointClickCare (PCC) to manage admissions information, documentation, and related workflows
• Maintain accurate admissions records and follow up on pending referrals
• Communicate admission decisions, requirements, and next steps to relevant parties
• Collaborate with facility leadership and clinical teams to determine admission readiness and support appropriate placements
• Build and maintain positive relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and community partners
• Support census growth and facility visibility through referral development and marketing activities as needed

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare admissions experience required
• Experience using PointClickCare (PCC) required
• Thorough knowledge of insurance coverage, payer requirements, and the hospital-to-skilled-nursing admission process required
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred
• Marketing, referral development, or business development experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple referrals and priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Ability to build positive working relationships with hospitals, referral partners, residents, families, and facility teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate admissions documentation