Clinical Admissions Specialist – Long Term Care

Sanford Health

. Identify potential admissions .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the admissions process for healthcare facilities, including clinical evaluations, insurance verifications, and compliance with regulations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate healthcare professionals.

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Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseClinical EvaluationsAdmissions CoordinationBasic Life Support (BLS)Customer Service

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Hard Skills

Clinical EvaluationsInsurance VerificationsPrior AuthorizationsData Entry into CRMData Entry into EMR

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsListening SkillsConfidentiality HandlingMulti-taskingProfessional Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Long Term Care FacilityAdmissions ProcessHealthcare RegulationsResource UtilizationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify potential admissions
Process and place new resident/client requests and track admission status
Complete authorization activities and determine accepting facilities’/agencies’ capabilities to provide the appropriate level of care
Support facilities/agencies with resident/client admission-related tasks
Collaborate with colleagues and referral sources to plan, implement, and evaluate the admissions process
Coordinate resident/client move-in processes, including admission paperwork, insurance verifications, prior authorizations, and transportation when applicable
Ensure smooth transitions from referring facilities to locations
Perform clinical evaluations of resident/client charts to determine appropriate medical services
Determine appropriate action for referring cases that do not meet facility/agency standards
Meet with discharge planners, family members, and interdisciplinary team members to promote locations and services
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies/procedures
Educate healthcare team members regarding trends, external regulations, and internal policies affecting resource utilization and prior authorization
Enter data accurately into CRM and EMR systems, depending on location
Serve as a resource and point of contact for guidance, training, and questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and/or program is preferred, but not required
Prior work experience in long term care facility preferred
Currently holds an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), or Licensed Social Work (LSW) with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges as required by position
For home-based services, may hold an unencumbered COTA or PTA license with applicable State Board in state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges as required by position
Maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Valid driver's license may be required for travel
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Ability to coordinate several responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a professional manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
Day shifts
Scheduled 40 hours per week