Admissions Director - Drive Referrals & Census Growth

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to oversee referrals, admissions, and census growth at our skilled nursing facility. You will manage referrals from hospitals and physicians, coordinate admissions, and lead a collaborative admissions team.

The ideal candidate has healthcare admissions experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a customer-focused approach to ensure a positive admission experience for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in healthcare admissions or census development.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth admissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily referral and admission process.
• Review and process referrals from hospitals, physicians, and insurers.
• Coordinate clinical and financial reviews for eligibility.
• Verify insurance coverage and required documentation.
• Maintain referral/admission data in PCC.
• Prepare admission paperwork and packets.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, and Business Office.
• Communicate admissions status to leadership.
• Conduct facility tours for prospective residents and families.
• Develop relationships with referral sources and hospitals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in healthcare admissions

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to oversee referrals, admissions, and census growth at our skilled nursing facility. You will manage referrals from hospitals and physicians, coordinate admissions, and lead a collaborative admissions team.

The ideal candidate has healthcare admissions experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a customer-focused approach to ensure a positive admission experience for residents and families.