Admissions Coordinator - Long Term Care - Day Shift

Munson Healthcare•Frankfort, MI

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator coordinates and facilitates the admission process for long-term care residents. Duties include reviewing referrals, conducting pre-admission screening, communicating with referral sources, educating residents and families, completing required documentation, and entering resident information accurately into the electronic medical record. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, providers, residents, and families to support care planning, continuity of care, and resident-centered goals. It also coordinates discharge planning and care transitions, including post-discharge services, equipment, follow-up appointments, and communication with external healthcare providers and agencies. The Admissions Coordinator maintains resident records and provides administrative support with documentation management, benefits assistance, data entry, and related operations. The position participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance activities to promote operational excellence, resident satisfaction, and positive clinical outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Registered Nurse, or Licensed Social Worker.
Four years of previous experience in a health care or long-term care setting.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. Employees must also receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate admissions, including referral review, pre-admission screening, communication with referral sources, resident and family education, required documentation, and accurate electronic medical record entry.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, providers, residents, and families to support care planning, continuity of care, and resident-centered goals.
Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions, including arranging post-discharge services, equipment, follow-up appointments, and communications with external healthcare providers and agencies.
Maintain accurate resident records and provide administrative support with documentation management, benefits assistance, data entry, and related operational functions.
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.