Compassionate Hospice Admissions Specialist

Compassus; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Innovation meets compassion

Enhanced benefits

Recognition program

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter data after all hospice requirements are met.

RN is preferred; other licensed clinical education will be considered with related work experience. This role requires strong communication with physicians, families, and care teams to ensure smooth admissions and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RN preferred; other licensure strongly considered.
• 2–3 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.

Responsibilities

• Process patient referrals and coordinate admission of patients.
• Enter admission data into third‑party system after requirements are met.
• Communicate with physicians, staff and families about admission timelines.
• Schedule appointments for informed consents and RN assessment visits.
• Explain hospice services and benefits to patients and families as needed.
• Notify IDT and other providers of admissions and chart status.

Skills

Math skills

Language skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN preferred

Job description

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter data after all hospice requirements are met.

RN is preferred; other licensed clinical education will be considered with related work experience. This role requires strong communication with physicians, families, and care teams to ensure smooth admissions and accurate documentation.