LPN Clinical Intake Coordinator

Company Overview

Homeside Hospice is a compassionate healthcare provider owned and operated by nurses, dedicated to offering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Our mission is to help individuals live with dignity and comfort as they navigate end-of-life.

Job Description:

Hospice LPN Intake Coordinator provides support to patients and families inquiring about hospice care and assists with the intake process when they are referred to our hospice program. The coordinator communicates with referral sources, physicians, and other health care professionals to ensure timely and accurate hospice enrollment.

Responsibilities:

• Receives inquiries about hospice care and explains services and the enrollment process to patients and families.
• Coordinates and schedules patient visits with interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews and verifies patient eligibility and benefit coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
• Assures that all necessary consent forms and documents are obtained and properly completed before initiation of care.
• Processes and maintains patient files and documentation.
• Communicates with physicians, referral sources, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely enrollment into the hospice program.
• Provides daily updates to the Interdisciplinary Team about new patients, follow-up visits, and date-driven requirements.
• Weekly audits

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in hospice care coordination.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

The Hospice LPN Intake Coordinator must be compassionate and empathetic with excellent active listening skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds with varied orientations to care at the end of life.

Medical and Dental insurance offered for Full Time employees.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their families, we invite you to apply for the Intake Coordinator position at Homeside Hospice today!

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Work Location: In person