Healthcare Admissions Director: Referrals & Transitions

EMY Healthcare; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EMY Healthcare seeks an Admissions Director to lead admissions coordination, referral management, and resident transitions in a skilled nursing setting. You will partner with hospitals, residents, families, and facility leadership to ensure smooth admissions and compliant pre-authorization processes.

The role emphasizes coordinating referrals, reviewing coverage, and overseeing PCC workflows to maintain accurate records and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare admissions experience is required.
• Experience using PointClickCare (PCC) is required.
• Thorough knowledge of insurance coverage and payer requirements.
• Experience in marketing or business development is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming referrals and admissions processes as the Admissions Director.
• Coordinate admissions from hospitals and other settings for timely transitions.
• Review documentation and coordinate pre-admission requirements.
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and payer requirements before admission.
• Communicate admission decisions and next steps to all parties.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine admission readiness.
• Build relationships with hospitals, referral sources, and community partners.
• Support census growth and facility visibility through referral development.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Referral management

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

EMY Healthcare seeks an Admissions Director to lead admissions coordination, referral management, and resident transitions in a skilled nursing setting. You will partner with hospitals, residents, families, and facility leadership to ensure smooth admissions and compliant pre-authorization processes.

The role emphasizes coordinating referrals, reviewing coverage, and overseeing PCC workflows to maintain accurate records and timely decisions.