Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Intake Coordinator - Hospice LPN / RN Job Locations US-TN-MADISON ID 2024-156052 Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice Position Type Full-Time Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Our Hospice Intake Coordinators are the heart of our organization who support patients by maintaining a seamless transition of the patient intake process from initial referral contact to admission. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

 

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefitsShort- and long-term disabilityLife insurancePaid time off401(k) programFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Vendor discounts Responsibilities Coordinates all aspects of the patient intake process including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sourcesCompletes the intake process from initial referral contact to hospice admissionEnsures seamless transition of patients to hospice by providing direct oversight of patient education and preparation for home care, plan of care initiation, and coordination of care with multiple service providersUtilizes clinical knowledge to triage incoming referrals to determine necessity of timely initiation of care to include need for same day admissionsCommunicates directly with patients and families to ensure acceptance of services, responding to customer requests and concerns, and coordinating the insurance verification and authorization processesMay be called upon to resolve complex customer service issues or requests from patients, physicians, family members, or referral sourcesDocuments pertinent information regarding the patient’s demographics, medical condition, medications and treatments, and service being requestedConsults with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to facilitate a safe and smooth transition to hospice by coordinating services and equipment needs for clients prior to their admissionUses clinical knowledge and knowledge of hospice criteria to anticipate patient needs and/or needs for orders for careEffectively communicates hospice criteria to referral sources and serve as a resource for hospice criteria and alternatives to internal and external customersEnsures face-to-face has been arranged if neededEnsures compliance with all state and federal referral and intake regulatory requirements.Reports problems of a clinical nature to the Director of Clinical Operations or Clinical Supervisor as appropriateEstablishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sourcesInitiates initial and ongoing insurance authorizationExplains the Company’s policies, procedures, and programs to referral sources, patients and families Follows through on requests for marketing informationBuilds and monitors community and customer perceptions of the Company as a high quality provider of servicesProvides leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to meet unmet customer needsMaintains comprehensive working knowledge of the Company’s contractual relationships and ensure that patients are admitted according to contract provisionsMaintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assist referral sources in accessing community resources should services not be provided by the Company Qualifications Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, with current and unencumbered appropriate state licensureAt least two years of healthcare experience preferably in hospice operationsDemonstrates a working knowledge of insurance reimbursement guidelines About our Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.  Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization.  We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.  Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company.  For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.