Compassionate Hospice Admissions Specialist

Hospice of the West; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Career Path Program for internalGrowth

PTO 15 days + 10 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

Wellness & Discount Programs

Cell phone, mileage & gym reimb.

Company 401(k) matching

Job summary

Hospice of the West is seeking a compassionate Admissions Coordinator to streamline referrals from Intake to admission across our clinical teams. You will coordinate evaluations, document readiness, and communicate progress to patients and families with sensitivity and accuracy.

In this role, you will collaborate with Intake, clinicians, Community Liaisons, and leadership to ensure timely admissions, maintain referral records, and support a smooth patient transition in a fast-paced healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred).
• 1–3 years of healthcare admissions, intake, scheduling, or referral coordination experience.
• Hospice/home health or post-acute care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, payer verification, authorizations, and referral-to-admission workflows.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• HIPAA knowledge and ability to handle confidential information.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for branch coverage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track referrals from Intake handoff through completed admission or final disposition, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-up.
• Schedule evaluations and admissions in collaboration with Intake, clinical leadership, and admissions clinicians.
• Confirm admission readiness and coordinate required documentation and arrangements.
• Serve as a communication link among patients, families, clinical teams, and leadership.
• Maintain accurate referral records and ensure thorough handoffs for continuity of care.
• Identify opportunities to improve referral coordination and admission workflows.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in healthcare administration

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospice of the West is seeking a compassionate Admissions Coordinator to streamline referrals from Intake to admission across our clinical teams. You will coordinate evaluations, document readiness, and communicate progress to patients and families with sensitivity and accuracy.

In this role, you will collaborate with Intake, clinicians, Community Liaisons, and leadership to ensure timely admissions, maintain referral records, and support a smooth patient transition in a fast-paced healthcare