Hospice Patient Transition Coordinator

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

SUMMARY
Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
· Organize, track, and build a complete medical record for appropriate patient transition to hospice; and confirm start of care for each patient referred.
· Obtain complete/accurate demographic information, medical history and primary care physician information to provide to Intake.
· Welcome call; introduce Residential Hospice to the patient/caregiver, explaining scope of our services, and coordinating start of care visit.
· Travel to facilities to obtain signatures for late orders when needed.
· Provide coverage for Hospice Consultants during PTO.
· All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
· Schedule activities and or training in facilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• One plus years of customer service or sales experience.
• Proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Must have and maintain in good standing professional license, certificate, or registration, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Organize, track, and build a complete medical record for appropriate patient transition to hospice; and confirm start of care for each patient referred.
• Obtain complete/accurate demographic information, medical history and primary care physician information to provide to Intake.
• Welcome call; introduce Residential Hospice to the patient/caregiver, explaining scope of our services, and coordinating start of care visit.
• Travel to facilities to obtain signatures for late orders when needed.
• Provide coverage for Hospice Consultants during PTO.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Schedule activities and or training in facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees