Admissions Specialist - Patient Access & Care Coordination

Gorham House; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking an admissions coordinator to support the full cycle of admissions, pre-admission through follow-up, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.

You will handle referrals, physician coordination, payer approvals, and room assignments while upholding resident rights and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 0–3 months in sales/admissions, with basic software skills and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 months related experience
• Sales/admissions experience helpful
• Acceptable fluency in English to communicate with residents and team

Responsibilities

• Receive patient referrals and disseminate information to appropriate staff.
• Track pre-admission referral activity.
• Coordinate assignment of attending physician.
• Confirm financial approval with payer.
• Obtain payer approval number per case when required.
• Notify departments of anticipated admissions.
• Welcome patient on admission.
• Assign medical record numbers.
• Coordinate room assignment with nursing and case manager.
• Promote resident rights and dignity, assist informed decision-making, and ensure compliance with policies.

Job description

Senior Lifestyle is seeking an admissions coordinator to support the full cycle of admissions, pre-admission through follow-up, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.

You will handle referrals, physician coordination, payer approvals, and room assignments while upholding resident rights and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 0–3 months in sales/admissions, with basic software skills and strong communication abilities.