Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • North Kansas City, MO

6h

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and support data-driven decision making.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a clinical area preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• License: 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level