Admissions Coordinator: Enable Seamless Patient Onboarding

Lifepoint Health®; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to oversee the patient admission process, collaborate with the clinical team, and support operational planning to ensure efficient onboarding for patients and families. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a clinical area, at least three years in healthcare, and preferred clinical licensure.

You will develop admission forecasts, analyze reports, and help improve services across departments while maintaining strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support data-driven decision making.
• Experience in healthcare setting 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

Data-driven decisions

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a clinical area

Job description

NKC Health in Kansas City is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to oversee the patient admission process, collaborate with the clinical team, and support operational planning to ensure efficient onboarding for patients and families. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a clinical area, at least three years in healthcare, and preferred clinical licensure.

You will develop admission forecasts, analyze reports, and help improve services across departments while maintaining strong relationships with