Admissions Coordinator I

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

1d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for Admissions Coordinator I. This is a Full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with a schedule that varies but will include weekends. The hourly pay range is $21.29 - $25.01. Supplemental pay may be available based on position, schedule, and/or availability, including overtime. Mileage and expense reimbursement is provided at sixty-two and a half cents per mile. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach initiatives, providing a welcoming and supportive care environment where all team members feel respected and valued. They support a culture of work-life balance and offer two free, confidential benefit programs. The employer pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans, and offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant employer funding ($1,000 for single, $2,000 for family). Team members receive 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay) in the first year for FT employees, plus seven paid holidays and a floating holiday. A 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation is available. Other benefits include company-paid life and AD&D insurance, career and logo wear, an education reimbursement program, clinical career ladders, certification pay, a generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program, team member service awards, early wage access, legal and identity protection, and robust leadership development training programs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One (1) year clerical/customer service experience (in a healthcare environment preferred).

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited university in medical, business or human relations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent service to internal and external customers in regards to Hospice, Palliative and Home Health services.
Coordinates the intake of referrals and admission of patients according to admission criteria and appropriateness.
Collaborates with team members as to the appropriate programs and requests assessment visits.
Answers incoming calls and provides information regarding hospice, palliative and/or home health care programs and admissions criteria to external and internal customers.
Provides information to patients, families and facilities to explain care options including in the home, long-term care, assisted living care and/or hospice inpatient facility settings.
Effectively works with discharge planners and referral sources.
Works closely with Business Development and/or Clinical team/staff to ensure timely patient care.
Receives and documents complete referral information, schedules assessment using the computer based appointment system, determines insurance coverage, and helps coordinate admission process.
Collects and verifies insurance coverage information and forwards to appropriate hospice staff as requested.
Meets with families and patients to provide Explanation of Benefits on a periodic basis.
May verify insurance coverage, order durable medical equipment, and forwards documentation to appropriate personnel.
Acts as an ambassador providing tours and general information about services provided by the hospice palliative and/or health care programs.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile