Admissions Coordinator - SNF (Finance)

Admissions Coordinator

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: PRN

September 2025 through January 2026

Location: Avamere Rehab of Junction City - 530 Birch Street, Junction City, OR 97448

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Admissions Coordinator to join our team! This role plays a key part in welcoming new residents and ensuring a smooth, efficient admissions process.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute care setting, and be familiar with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Strong organizational skills, customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams are essential.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral source contacts including hospitals, physicians, clinic managers, insurance case managers, liaisons, and state and county caseworkers.
• Coordinate the admission of each new resident, ensuring resident's room is ready before they arrive and communicating with all departments to prepare for the new admission.
• Conduct facility tours and ensure the interior of the facility is tour-ready and presents well to visitors at all times.
• Assist in the resident admission orientation program, and provide residents with an admission information packet.
• Review and explain to each new resident and/or resident's family facility room rates, billing procedures, visitor/guest privileges, restrictions and resident care procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of available beds and a resident waiting list.
• Complete, maintain and analyze daily and monthly census reports.
• Coordinate 24/7 backup systems and coverage for admissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or closely related field with 1 or more years of experience; or 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement systems such as Medicaid, Medicare and private insurances.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify