Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA/FSAs

Paid time off

Insurance (life, disability)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to oversee patient admission processes, collaborate with the clinical team, and support operational planning for efficient onboarding.

You will maintain strong relationships with Medical Staff, explain pre-admission policies, and help develop forecasts and reports using established data tools. A Bachelor's in a clinical field and 3+ years in healthcare are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical area preferred.
• Minimum three years in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Clinical licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admission functions in alignment with the hospital's mission and vision.
• Assist the Program Director with therapy operations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Liaisons and the Program Secretary to support admission flow.
• Develop admission forecasts and patient day projections in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Prepare and analyze reports using established data tools and provide timely statistics.
• Work with department managers to evaluate and enhance services and programs.
• Maintain effective relationships with Medical Staff, interdisciplinary teams, and external agencies.
• Explain pre-admission and admission policies to families and referral sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration across departments

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a clinical area

Job description

Your experience matters

At NKC Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the patient admission process, collaborating with the clinical team, and supporting operational planning and program development to ensure efficient and effective patient onboarding.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate patient admission functions in alignment with the hospital's mission and vision.
• Assist the Program Director with therapy operations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Liaisons and the Program Secretary to support admission flow.
• Develop admission forecasts and patient day projections in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Prepare and analyze reports using established data tools and provide timely statistics.
• Work with department managers to evaluate and enhance services and programs.
• Maintain effective relationships with Medical Staff, interdisciplinary teams, and external agencies.
• Explain pre-admission and admission policies to families and referral sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support data-driven decision making.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a clinical area preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years' experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• License: Clinical licensure preferred.

EEOC Statement

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NKC Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.