Admissions Coordinator

Avardis Health•Meridian, MS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator supports timely, accurate admissions by coordinating referral intake, completing pre-admission screenings, and guiding residents and families through next steps. The role helps ensure a smooth transition into care while supporting census and service excellence. The position is full-time and onsite in Meridian, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workday includes reviewing and prioritizing referrals, following up on missing clinical or coverage information, coordinating with nursing and therapy leadership, updating tracking tools, confirming next steps with families and referral partners, and ensuring clear handoffs by the end of the day.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree required.
At least 3 years of experience in healthcare business development, admissions, or related work.
Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
Compassionate and professional approach with sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing degree preferred.
Knowledge of managed care, insurance, and payer sources preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and track referrals.
Confirm payer and coverage details.
Collaborate with clinical leaders on acceptance decisions.
Maintain relationships with hospitals, physician offices, and other referral partners.
Keep current with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements.
Complete pre-admission screenings and guide residents and families through next steps.
Review new and pending referral activity and prioritize time-sensitive cases.
Follow up to obtain missing clinical or coverage information.
Coordinate with nursing and therapy leadership about transition timing and documentation needs.
Update tracking tools and confirm next-step expectations with families and partners.
Close out items to ensure clear handoffs before the end of the day.