Admissions Manager

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending & HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc.'s Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an Admissions Manager to oversee hospital admissions protocols, coordinate intake with clinical staff and physicians, and verify insurances. The role focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and seamless patient flow.

This on-site, full-time position emphasizes collaboration with marketing and payer relationships, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail to ensure timely admissions and

Qualifications

• 1 year in Business/Admissions Office in a medical setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage full scope of hospital admission-related functions.
• Coordinate intake requests with clinical liaisons and physicians; verify insurances and obtain authorizations.
• Maintain census records (admissions, discharges, room changes, transfers) for admin oversight.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure flow of intakes and data accuracy.
• Coordinate with payers and customers to ensure knowledge of services and outcomes.

Skills

One year experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or clinical license

Job description

Admissions Manager - Full Time - Mishawaka, IN

We are seeking an Admissions Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting‑edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board‑certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state‑of‑the‑art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• One (1) year experience in Business Office or Admissions Office in a medical setting preferred.
• Associate degree and/or clinical license preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Uses developed expertise and training in hospital admissions protocols and operations and independent discretion and judgment to manage the full scope of the hospital’s admission-related functions. Responsible for coordinating all intake requests with clinical liaisons and physicians, verifying insurances and obtaining authorizations as necessary, working with internal staff to determine preparedness for incoming patients, and communicating admission as necessary. Maintains and communicates census records including admissions, discharges, room changes, transfers, etc., to support administrative management and oversight. Works closely with Marketing Department to ensure proper flow of intakes, accuracy of data received and entered. Works closely with all payers and customers, ensuring accurate knowledge of facility, services provided and outcomes. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.