Admissions Director (Non Nurse)

Life Care Centers of America; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Personal day

Sick leave from day one

Medical, dental, vision

HSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability (short/long)

CEUs & license reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Mileage stipend

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Port Townsend, WA is seeking an Admissions Director/Coordinator for full-time. The role oversees the admissions process, ensures timely approvals, conducts facility tours, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient intake and satisfaction.

Requirements include a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred, knowledge of post-acute care regulations, and strong decision-making.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and enter all necessary admissions paperwork.
• Ensure patient applications for admission are approved/not approved within a two-hour period.
• Plan follow-up visits and interviews with patients.
• Conduct facility tours to potential patients, families, and visitors and educate them on key benefits of the facility.
• Recruit, train, and supervise admissions staff (if applicable).
• Manage budget and provide excellent customer service.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Admissions Director/Coordinator - Full-Time

Wage Range: $27-30

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• (Subject to company policy and approval).
• Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
• Mileage Stipend
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
• A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
• (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)

Position Summary

The Admissions Director (Non Nurse) facilitates and oversees the admissions process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Health care experience preferred
• Familiar with the professional medical community

Specific Job Requirements

• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Gather and enter all necessary admissions paperwork
• Ensure that patient applications for admission are approved/not approved within a two (2) hour period
• Plan follow up visits and interviews with patients
• Conduct facility tours to potential patients, families, and visitors and educate them on key benefits of the facility
• Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise admissions staff (if applicable)
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer