Compassionate Admissions Coordinator

Caris Healthcare, LP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Social Services team. The role involves coordinating admissions, assessing patient needs, and guiding families through transition to center life.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with medical funding sources are highly valued. The position supports daily operations, requires compassionate patient interaction, and collaboration across social work, nursing, and bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical setting or knowledge of the medical case management process.
• Ability to work in multiple web-based platforms. Superior computer skills.
• Knowledge of funding resources (Medicare parts A–D, Medicaid, Managed Care, private insurances) is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Superior organization and multitasking skills.
• Insurance authorization experience preferred.
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred.
• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting professionally and empathetically.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong team player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions to the center, handling inquiries by phone or in person.
• Conduct a needs assessment for patients seeking admission and consider alternatives if the center cannot meet needs.
• Work empathetically with patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.
• Participate in-service training programs as applicable.
• Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate community agencies.
• Alert the Social Work Services Director and/or Administrator of identified admissions needs.

Skills

Medical setting experience

Superior computer skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Web-based platforms

Insurance authorization systems

Medical terminology

Job description

National HealthCare Corporation is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Social Services team. The role involves coordinating admissions, assessing patient needs, and guiding families through transition to center life.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with medical funding sources are highly valued. The position supports daily operations, requires compassionate patient interaction, and collaboration across social work, nursing, and bookkeeping.