Home Care Intake Coordinator

addus; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus in Brenham, Texas is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage the referral and admissions process for home health and hospice services. The role requires coordinating with facility representatives, discharge planners, and agencies to initiate care and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include scheduling the initial nursing assessment, maintaining admission packets, and providing clerical support.

Qualifications

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• At least one year experience in homecare, hospice, or healthcare field preferred.
• Ability to complete documentation legibly and timely.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Reliable transportation or access to public transit.

Responsibilities

• Explain benefits to patients, families, and community contacts.
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission.
• Maintain admission packets and ensure proper forms are available.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and track client progress.
• Represent the organization professionally and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Scheduling

Documentation

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

To apply via text, text 10964 to 334-518-4376.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall coordination of the referral and admissions process. Interacts closely with facility representatives, discharge planners and other agencies to facilitate the initiation of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts
• Assist with finding alternative services when patient is not a candidate for hospice
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission
• Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff
• Knowledgeable in all Home Health and/or Hospice processes
• 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 good punctuality and attendance record
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in continuous Quality Improvement, educational programs, and staff meetings
• Represents the organization professionally at all times

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• At least one (1) year experience in a homecare, hospice and/or healthcare related field preferred
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.