Hospice Care Coordinator
About The Position
The Hospice Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating referrals to hospice and post-acute home care services from the acute care setting. This position also involves educating healthcare staff, including physicians, on the services available from hospice. In addition, the Hospice Care Coordinator may participate in business development efforts related to expanding services or launching new programs. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to support patients and healthcare teams, ensuring smooth transitions to hospice or homecare while expanding the organization's presence in the community. This position will support St Francis Hospital in Hartford and St Mary Hospital in Waterbury. Time spent in each location will depend on patient need.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience required.
- Current clinical license in the state of employment preferred.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in acute care setting, customer service, sales/marketing role or relevant experience.
- Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an approved clinical education program
Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, coverage requirements, as well as organizational policies, including the Integrity Program and Code of Ethics. Ensure compliance and demonstrate honest, ethical behavior in all duties.
- Maintain daily communication with case managers, discharge planners, and hospital units to facilitate patient referrals for hospice or home care services, ensuring a timely and efficient follow-up process.
- Educate on hospice programs to patients, families, facilities and community resources.
- Work closely with healthcare team members to provide information on hospice and homecare services, answer questions, and assist with patient discharge planning from acute care settings.
Benefits
- 1st Day medical coverage
- dental
- vision
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off package
- 7 additional paid holidays
- 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 a year
- mileage reimbursement
- Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program
- Comprehensive Orientation/professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
