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COMPASSUS

Hospice Admissions Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $29.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Flexible Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
wellness programs
Career Development
recognition programs
remote work

Job Description

Compassus is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services dedicated to improving the quality and experience of life for patients and their families. With a strong commitment to compassion, integrity, and excellence, the company operates with a team-focused and innovative culture that prioritizes patient-centered care. Compassus embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core pillars of its success, fostering a work environment where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to deliver outstanding services across various healthcare communities. The company is known for its supportive culture, emphasis on professional development, and use of advanced technologies to ensure effective and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • two to three years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred
  • must be able to work remotely on weekends, specifically 3 weekends a month Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
  • ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
  • strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients and families
  • proficiency in entering data accurately into third-party systems
  • ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
  • must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
  • ability to stand, walk, and perform manual dexterity tasks regularly

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • bachelor's degree preferred
  • two to three years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred
  • experience communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel highly preferred
  • experience in insurance and Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred
  • ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • strong written and verbal communications
  • ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
  • articulates and embraces hospice philosophy

Job Duties

  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs and community events
  • communicates identified needs and potential solutions to supervisor
  • receives and processes referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community
  • contacts physicians to secure an order for admission
  • contacts insurance companies for pre-certification authorization
  • schedules appointments with patients and families for informed consents and the RN assessment visit
  • explains hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others
  • informs appropriate team members of time of appointments
  • completes admission process according to agency/corporate policy
  • ensures proper notification of admission to assigned interdisciplinary team and ancillary providers
  • enters admission data into a third-party system
  • ensures patient chart is complete with all documentation signed and dated and turns chart over to Team Coordinator
  • markets referral sources
  • contacts long term care staff, hospital staff, and physicians to promote hospice services
  • provides back-up support for Hospice Care Consultant
  • documents marketing contacts as directed
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location