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Director Admissions/Registration

Columbus, Georgia

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Overview

ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions. The health system is focused on driving innovation, serving its communities, and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes. Based in Louisville, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states – 61 long-term acute care hospitals and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.

Success Profile

What do you need to be successful at ScionHealth? Here are the top traits we’re looking for:

  • Communicator
  • Creative
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Problem-solver
  • Strategic

Our Culture

  • Driven by quality: We believe that if we focus on delivering quality care, exceeding expectations related to customer service and supporting our people, our business results will follow.
  • We equip our hospitals and our people with the resources, technology and expertise they need to deliver the best possible care to patients.
  • We’re always looking to find better ways to support caregivers by improving what we do, sharing best practices, and responding to the changing needs of our people and the patients they serve.
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Director Admissions/Registration

Columbus, Georgia
Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Req ID 548512 Post Date 10/08/2025 Category Accounting and Finance
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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

  • The Director of Admissions/Registration provides leadership and direction for all aspects of the patient access function including admissions, registration, financial counseling, scheduling, insurance verification, and patient information integrity. This position ensures efficient, courteous, and compliant access processes that support clinical operations and revenue cycle performance. The Director collaborates with hospital departments, physicians, and administration to optimize service delivery and promote patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

  • Oversees and manages all functions of the patient access department including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services registration
  • Ensures accurate patient demographic and insurance information collection
  • Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance, data integrity, and timely processing
  • Manages staffing, scheduling, hiring, orientation, and performance evaluation for access personnel
  • Monitors departmental KPIs, productivity, and customer service metrics
  • Ensures staff competency in all aspects of registration, financial clearance, and patient communication
  • Coordinates with clinical and financial departments to resolve access-related issues
  • Prepares departmental reports and participates in budget planning and resource management
  • Responds to patient and family concerns related to registration and financial processes
  • Promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • In-depth understanding of patient access and revenue cycle operations
  • Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
  • Proficient in hospital information systems, EHRs, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, CMS guidelines, and payer requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
  • Primarily office-based role with frequent computer use
  • Occasional walking, standing, and lifting of materials up to 25 pounds
  • Administrative and clinical access areas within a hospital setting
  • May require flexible hours including early mornings or weekends

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
  • Master’s degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CHAM or CHAA) preferred
  • Certifications must be obtained within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years of hospital patient access, admissions, or revenue cycle experience required
  • Minimum three (3) years of management or supervisory experience required
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Benefits

  • Career Development

    We support growth and development for all our employees through various means and in programs designed to foster inclusion.

  • Healthcare

    Your health is important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and resources to support healthy lifestyles for you and your family.

  • Retirement Plan

    Employees can contribute to their retirement with plans that allow for pre-tax or after-tax contributions through payroll deductions.

  • Paid Time Off

    With paid holidays and unlimited PTO, you are encouraged to take the time you need to relax and recharge with family and friends.

  • Work-Life Balance

    Work-life balance is not just a perk, it is encouraged. We believe that our employees work their best when they’re allowed to be their best selves in and out of the office.

  • Miscellaneous Benefits

    Whether you’re looking for pet insurance, identity theft protection, or select discounts from hundreds of local and national merchants, we have a variety of benefits that help provide peace of mind.

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