Clinical Team Assistant - Hospice

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL is seeking a Clinical Team Assistant to support the Intake Department and Barrington Inpatient Office in managing daily clinical records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong information systems knowledge, supervisory abilities, and excellent communication. This is an office-based, full-time position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical records management experience (hospice preferred).
• LVN/LPN license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of information systems required.
• Ability to supervise clerical staff.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated autonomy, organization, and adaptability.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal and other regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and other documentation regulations and advise staff.
• Protect all clinical records through control procedures for open and closed records.
• Protect confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and supervision.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users per policy.
• Complete administrative record audits after patient discharge and forward to Clinical Supervisor for audit.

Skills

Clinical records management

Information systems

Supervising clerical staff

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organization

Public relations

Word processing

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Education

LVN/LPN license (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice is looking for a Clinical Team Assistant to join our rapidly growing care team! Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!

Qualifications:

• Prefer at least three years' experience in clinical records management, preferably in hospice care operations.
• LVN/LPN license preferred, but not required.
• Information systems knowledge required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clerical personnel.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams preferred

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 12PM-8:30PM - This is a dual role supporting the Intake Department and the Barrington Inpatient Office - Intake hours: 12PM-4PM and the Barrington IPU hours: 4PM-8:30PM

TERRITORY:

Barrington, IL - Office based position in Barrington office.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month after hire
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Manage all daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal and other regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of state, federal, and other documentation regulations and serves as a resource for appropriate organization personnel.
• Protect all clinical records through the establishment and implementation of control procedures for all open and closed records.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of clinical records.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
• Complete an administrative record audit following patient discharge and forward the record to the Clinical Supervisor for clinical audit.

Salary:

$20 - $28 Hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience