Compassionate Hospice Intake Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Generous time off

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Discount Programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Palos Heights, IL is seeking a Hospice Intake Coordinator to join our team. The role offers a 8:30AM-5PM schedule on weekdays, an on-call weekend rotation, and a training period at our Deerfield office.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $28 per hour, based on experience, with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• At least one year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare field preferred.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely.
• Scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department.
• Provide explanation of benefits to patients, families, and community contacts.
• Assist with finding alternative services when the patient is not a candidate for hospice.
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission.
• Maintain admission packets and ensure proper forms are available to admissions staff.
• Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources.
• Assist with completion of admission paperwork as needed.
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain punctuality and attendance.
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Driver's license

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice in Palos Heights, IL is seeking a Hospice Intake Coordinator to join our team. The role offers a 8:30AM-5PM schedule on weekdays, an on-call weekend rotation, and a training period at our Deerfield office.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $28 per hour, based on experience, with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.