Hospice LPN Business Office Specialist

CommuniCare Health Services•St. Clairsville, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stonerise Hospice, our mission goes beyond compassion and improving care. We strive to enrich the lives of those with whom we work and serve through our principles, passion, and purpose. Stonerise Hospice is currently hiring for a Business Office Specialist. This position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining processes and duties of the business office. Join us and benefit from the Stonerise difference. Our core values make us unlike any other employer. If you want to be part of a family-like team who feels as passionately about serving fellow members of your community as you do, join us! In addition to competitive wages, you’ll benefit from: Tuition reimbursement Advancement opportunities Paid vacation Health insurance 401(k) And more!

Requirements

Is at least 18 years of age.
Has ability to read, follow written instructions, and document services provided.
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, and flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities
Related healthcare experience, including working with multiple referral sources
Excellent organizational skills are required.
Experience working with home health care standards and quality assurance or risk management.
Knowledge of authorization processes for insurance carriers.

Nice To Haves

Previous call center or customer service experience is preferred.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and other software programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Agency Clinical management in coordination and scheduling of visits and staff
Enters patient information into software system.
Attaches documentation to ensure that charts are kept up to date.
Reviews referrals for and works toward F2F criteria completion
Responsible for meeting all service standards for exceptional customer service delivery.
Monitoring of patient charts for quality controls as assigned.
Referral intake and processing.
Make take verbal orders
Reviews and takes appropriate action of lab orders and critical and non-critical lab results
Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing information between referral sources/patients/family members/inquirers and relevant staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
Follows with practitioners to receive signed orders
Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in activity and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Is consistently supportive of the agency administration and missions and is a positive team member at all times.
Ensures strict confidentiality of financial and medical records in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, (HIPAA).
Other duties as assigned.