Clinical Admissions Specialist, Long Term Care - LTC

Sanford Health

. Identify potential admissions and process and place new resident/client requests .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMandan • North Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the admissions process for residents/clients, including coordination of paperwork, insurance verifications, and clinical evaluations. Proficient in compliance with regulations and providing high-quality customer service in a healthcare setting.

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Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Customer Referral Management (CRM)Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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Hard Skills

Clinical EvaluationsAuthorization ActivitiesInsurance VerificationsData EntryCoordination of Move-In Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsListening SkillsCustomer ServiceConfidentiality HandlingMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

North Dakota License

Industry Keywords

Long Term Care FacilityAdmissions ProcessHealthcare RegulationsResource UtilizationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify potential admissions and process and place new resident/client requests
Track admission status
Complete authorization activities and determine accepting facilities’/agency’s capabilities to provide the appropriate level of care
Support facilities/agencies by completing 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 actions for referring cases that do not meet facility/agency standards
Visit 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 about trends, external regulations, and internal policies affecting resource utilization and prior authorization
Enter data accurately into Customer Referral Management (CRM) and electronic medical record (EMR), 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 North Dakota license: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Ability to deliver high quality customer service in a professional manner
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Ability to coordinate several different responsibilities at once

Benefits

Comp & perks

No on call, weekends, holidays
Full-time schedule with 40 scheduled weekly hours
Day shifts (8 hours)
No union position