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Posted August 08, 2026

Admissions Director

Sapphire at Northwoods
Belvidere, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Sapphire at Northwoods is seeking an Admissions Director. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Sapphire Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

  • Competitive wage
  • Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  • Personal Days
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401K
  • Meaningful and rewarding work environment
  • Plus much more, Inquire with us today

Description:

The primary purpose of the Admissions Coordinator is responsible for supporting new admissions, transfers and discharges in accordance with established policies and procedures.



Responsibilities for Admissions Coordinator:

  • Serves as a liaison between hospitals, assisted living communities, physicians and other healthcare providers who provide referrals to facilities.
  • Plans, develops and coordinates patient referrals, hospital & physician relationships.
  • Secures new customers and works with facility leadership for both new and returning patients/residents to ensure a smooth admission into the facility.
  • Actively communicates with facility leadership new admission information, projected changes in admissions, bed changes, discharges, tours, meetings and upcoming event information.
  • Demonstrate a strong customer service approach through providing patient/resident and family members with all necessary information regarding facility services.
  • Make inpatient visits to patients and provide education to providers, patients and families that are a potential for admission.
  • Responsible for census development.
  • Develop and implement public relations and marketing programs.
  • Attend community events to increase census and to provide key community healthcare and organizations information regarding facility services.
  • Works with various departments to ensure first impressions and standards are met for an overall professional presentation of the facility and services.
  • Provides quality facility tours, maintains current knowledge of bed availability, ensures responses to all inquiries are handled properly, timely, and with appropriate follow-up.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of federal and state regulations and reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid) issues.
  • Monitors, evaluates and shares customer satisfaction information with leadership team. Develops action plans as needed.
  • Adheres to the budget guidelines for the department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Admissions Coordinator:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Degree in Business Administration/Public Relations/Marketing or a related field is desirable
  • Admission Experience (Preferred)
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Extensive travel required Ability to work flexible hours, as admission responsibilities may dictate

Apply online by clicking Apply Now or apply in person at:

Sapphire at Northwoods

2250 Pearl St,
Belvidere, IL 61008, USA

Apply today for immediate consideration!!

At Sapphire Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Sapphire Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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