Clinical Intake Coordinator (LPN) 16 hour Weekend

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 53,971 - 80,957; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Weekend Clinical Care Coordinator in Dedham, MA. This hybrid position involves monitoring referrals, coordinating patient care, and overseeing weekend schedules. Candidates must have a current MA LPN license and 2 years of nursing experience in Certified Home Care or Hospice. Strong communication skills, proficiency with EMR, and knowledge of Medicare regulations are essential. The salary range is between $53,971.45 and $80,957.18 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with documenting in EMR.
• Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Working knowledge of Medicare regulations for certified home care and hospice.
• Prior Experience Intake/Office Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming telephone calls and inquiries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Document patient calls and coordinate services in the EMR.
• Make patient care decisions using professional nursing judgment.
• Oversee weekend schedules and adjust as necessary.
• Provide weekend summary reports to relevant departments.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

Current MA license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

2 years of experience in Certified Home Care or Hospice as a nurse

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Description

Position: Weekend Clinical Care Coordinator

Location: Home Health and Hospice – Dedham

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Sr. Director of Home and Community-Based Services

Position Summary: The Weekend Clinical Care Coordinator, is responsible for monitoring and responding to referrals through Allscripts, E-fax and 4 Next and data entering referral information provided in the EMR, answering incoming telephone calls from patients/patients' families and referral sources; making patient care decisions in response to telephone calls; coordinating and assigning visits to clinicians as deemed medically necessary to meet patients' needs; and accepting reports from and responding to questions from home care clinicians who are in the field providing care.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Respond to incoming telephone calls and other inquiries from patient/patients' families, referral sources and other healthcare professionals.
• Document incoming patient telephone calls, response or direction, and the coordination of services using the appropriate processes and systems in the EMR.
• Make patient care decisions in response to incoming patient telephone calls, using professional nursing judgment. Such responses may include providing advice or direction to the patient/caregiver, contacting the physician or scheduling a visit.
• Provide guidance and direction to home care providers regarding patient care and clinical issues including patient/staff incidents and/or injuries.
• Regularly communicate with and work in cooperation with appropriate personnel to coordinate patient care services.
• Oversee weekend schedules, and make adjustments to schedule in response to patient and/or staffing changes.
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Intake Coordinator position, by monitoring and responding to all referrals through Allscripts, E-Fax and 4 Next, in addition to reviewing content of referrals and data entering referral information, and current orders into EMR.
• Use EPIC to gather information and DC paperwork as appropriate.
• Coordinate and assign admission visit to appropriate staff when weekend or Monday admission is indicated.
• Check Common Working File for MC patients for Admissions as required by the payer as able, given potential limitations of accessibility during weekend days.
• Check managed care to verify coverage for new referrals.
• Will be responsible to receive hand off communication from Clinical Manager regarding any potential issues (patient related or staff related) that may possibly occur on the weekend.
• Provide weekend summary report to intake department, Sr. Director of Home and Community-Based Services and Home Health and Hospice Clinical Manager for their review on Monday mornings.
• Collaborate to create an agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Comply with HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory matters.
• The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not however, exclude other duties which would be in conformity with the level of the position.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with documenting in EMR.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Medicare regulations for certified home care and hospice.
• Prior Experience Intake/Office Nurse preferred.
• Current MA license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• 2 years of experience in Certified Home Care or Hospice as a nurse.

Remote Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: $53,971.45 - $80,957.18