Hospice Admissions Specialist

Compassus; Legendary Hills (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Hospice Admissions Coordinator in Indiana to coordinate patient admissions and process referrals. You will contact physicians for orders and schedule RN assessments and informed consent visits, while ensuring all admission data is accurately entered into our system.

The role requires 2–3 years of related healthcare experience, strong communication with physicians and insurance professionals, and the ability to explain hospice benefits to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• LPN preferred.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred.
• Experience communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare personnel highly preferred.
• Experience in insurance and Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community.
• Contacts physicians to secure an order for admission.
• Schedules appointments for informed consents and the RN assessment visit.
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others, if needed.
• 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 and promotes hospice services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

LPN preferred

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Hospice Admissions Coordinator in Indiana to coordinate patient admissions and process referrals. You will contact physicians for orders and schedule RN assessments and informed consent visits, while ensuring all admission data is accurately entered into our system.

The role requires 2–3 years of related healthcare experience, strong communication with physicians and insurance professionals, and the ability to explain hospice benefits to patients and families.