Admissions Specialist

Cassia • Edina, MN

3d • $75,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cassia, a nonprofit senior living organization, is seeking an Admissions Specialist to support strong partnerships between hospital systems and our TCU and LTC communities across Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to bring their expertise to a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving older adults. As our Admissions Specialist, you will help individuals transition from acute hospital care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care. Each day, you will work with hospital partners, families, and Cassia communities to assess care needs, coordinate admissions, and ensure a smooth transition of care. To be successful, you should have a strong understanding of senior living and healthcare services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. Licensed Social Workers, LPNs, RNs, and other transitional care professionals are encouraged to apply, but licensure is not required.

Requirements

• Licensed Social Workers, LPNs, RNs, and other transitional care professionals are encouraged to apply, but licensure is not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Comfort with decision making
• Timeliness & Dependability
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive Attitude
• Clinical Aptitude
• Understanding of Epic, Matrix, and other Electronic Health Record Systems
• Strong Understanding of Senior Health Insurance Plans/Systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with senior healthcare systems, admissions coordination, discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and Coordinate Services for New Admissions to Skilled Care.
• Monitor occupancy performance and support census growth through effective referral and admissions management.
• Serve as the primary liaison between hospital discharge planners, family, and incoming residents while new residents transitioning into Cassia’s services.
• Ensure adherence to admissions protocols, processes, and standards.
• The Ability to make admission decisions which include but are not limited to admissions acceptance and denials.
• Complete full skilled care admissions services coordinating services and care throughout a resident’s transition from hospital to skilled care communities.
• Ensure that admissions are completed thoroughly and safely.
• Develop and maintain data tracking and analytics as required.
• Communicate key insights and admission/transitional information to hospital staff, Cassia Site Staff, Families, and incoming Residents.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration.
• Work collectively and collaboratively with team members.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed