Director of Admissions & Patient Access

Baptist; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Director of Admissions to oversee ER, Inpatient, Outpatient, and PBX operations, ensuring continuous registration and efficient access to care. The role requires strong supervisory skills, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration to meet hospital objectives.

The ideal candidate will have hospital admissions leadership experience, a BS degree, and readiness to obtain NAHAM certification within 15 months. High school diploma is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Requires job-specific supervisory experience in hospital admissions.
• Experience coordinating admissions across multiple units is preferred.
• Strong leadership and financial management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Directs admissions across ER, Inpatient, Outpatient, and PBX in alignment with hospital goals.
• Supervises staff, conducts evaluations, and provides coaching to ensure quality patient access.
• Reviews registration and financial reports to identify problems and initiate improvements.
• Plans staff schedules, orientation, and cross-department collaboration.
• Participates in hiring decisions with CFO and HR and maintains compliance with policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Admissions experience

Education

High School Diploma

BS Degree

Job description

Baptist is seeking a Director of Admissions to oversee ER, Inpatient, Outpatient, and PBX operations, ensuring continuous registration and efficient access to care. The role requires strong supervisory skills, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration to meet hospital objectives.

The ideal candidate will have hospital admissions leadership experience, a BS degree, and readiness to obtain NAHAM certification within 15 months. High school diploma is required for consideration.