Hospice Intake Coordinator

Addus HomeCare Corporation • Deerfield, IL

33d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice Intake Coordinator ito join our growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate opening, generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more!

Requirements

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• At least one (1) year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare-related field preferred
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely
• Scheduling experience preferred
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance are required

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare-related field preferred
• Scheduling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department
• Provide an explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts
• Assist with finding alternative services when the patient is not a candidate for hospice
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission
• Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff
• Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources
• Assist with the completion of admission paperwork as needed
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients'

Benefits

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees