Hospice Admissions Coordinator - LPN preferred

Compassus; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to manage patient referrals, coordinate admissions, and enter data for new patients in a local, non‑remote role. Schedule and communicate with physicians, families, and the care team to ensure timely intake and smooth handoffs.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of related healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of hospice services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• LPN preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community.
• Contacts physicians to secure an order for admission.
• Schedules appointments for informed consents and RN assessment visits.
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients and families as needed.
• Ensures proper notification of admission to the IDT and ancillary providers.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare coordination

English proficiency

Hospice knowledge

Education

High school diploma

LPN preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Admission software

Job description

Company: Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

Position Summary

The Hospice Admissions Coordinator processes patient referrals, coordinates the admission of patients, and enters patient admission data after all requirements of hospice have been met. Must reside locally, this is not a remote role. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. LPN preferred. Experience working in hospice would be desired.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Support designated program area and/or region. Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs and community events, as requested. Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to supervisor. Receives and processes referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community. Contacts physicians to secure an order for admission. If the Admissions Coordinator is not a Registered Nurse, s/he will have to ensure a nurse is present to take a verbal order or will have to ask for a “script” to be faxed. 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, family members, and significant others, if needed. Informs appropriate team members of time of appointments. Completes admission process according to agency/corporate policy. Ensures proper notification of admission to assigned interdisciplinary team (IDT) and ancillary providers. Enters admission data into a third‑party system. Ensures patient chart, ensuring all documentation is signed and dated and turns chart over to Team Coordinator. Markets referral sources. Contacts long term care staff, hospital staff, and physicians to promote hospice services. Provides back‑up support for Hospice Care Consultant. Documents marketing contacts, as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. LPN preferred. Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred. An 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.

Skills

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
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Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home‑based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high‑quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long‑term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.

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