Hospice Admissions & Care Coordination Specialist

Compassus; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compassus is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter data after hospice requirements are met. The role supports the designated program area and communicates needs to supervision.

Responsibilities include processing referrals from physicians and families, securing admission orders, and coordinating with insurance for pre-certification. There is a strong emphasis on explaining hospice services to patients and families and ensuring proper

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel highly preferred.
• Experience in insurance and Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support designated program area and/or region.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs and community events.
• Receives and processes referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community.
• Contacts physicians to secure an order for admission.
• Ensure a nurse is present to take a verbal order or a script if needed.
• Contacts insurance companies for pre-certification authorization.
• Schedules appointments with patients and families for informed consents and the RN assessment visit.
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients and families.
• Completes admission process according to policy and notifies the IDT.
• Markets referral sources and documents marketing contacts.

Skills

Math skills

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Compassus is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter data after hospice requirements are met. The role supports the designated program area and communicates needs to supervision.

Responsibilities include processing referrals from physicians and families, securing admission orders, and coordinating with insurance for pre-certification. There is a strong emphasis on explaining hospice services to patients and families and ensuring proper