Hospice Admissions Coordinator — Impactful Care & Growth

Compassus; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process patient referrals, coordinate admissions, and enter admission data after all hospice requirements are met. RN preferred; other licensed clinical education considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities include chart review, coordinating with physicians for admission orders, insurance pre-certification, scheduling, and educating families about hospice services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RN preferred; other clinical licensure considered.
• 2–3 years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Experience communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel.
• Experience in insurance and Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support designated program area and/or region.
• Read charts and determine required documentation for certification.
• Process referrals from physicians, patients, families, and community.
• Contact physicians to secure admission orders; arrange RN presence if no RN.
• Coordinate pre-certification authorization with insurance.
• Schedule informed consent and RN assessment visits.
• Explain hospice services and benefits to patients and families.
• Communicate with the IDT and update charts.
• Enter admission data into a third-party system.
• Market referral sources.
• Provide back-up support for Hospice Care Consultant.

Skills

Math skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN preferred

Job description

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process patient referrals, coordinate admissions, and enter admission data after all hospice requirements are met. RN preferred; other licensed clinical education considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities include chart review, coordinating with physicians for admission orders, insurance pre-certification, scheduling, and educating families about hospice services.