Hospice Admissions Specialist — Impactful & Flexible Benefits

Compassus; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus in Harrisburg seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter admission data after all hospice requirements are met.

You will contact physicians for orders, arrange RN participation when needed, handle insurer pre-certifications, schedule visits, inform the care team of appointment times, and promote hospice services.

The role requires clear communication with physicians, nurses, and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process referrals from physicians, patients, families, friends, and community.
• Coordinate admission of patients and enter admission data into a third-party system after all hospice requirements.
• Contact physicians to secure orders for admission and arrange nurse participation when needed.
• Handle pre-certifications with insurers and schedule RN assessments and informed consents.
• Inform care team of appointment times and explain hospice benefits to patients and families.
• Market referral sources and promote hospice services to hospitals, LTC facilities, and physician networks.

Skills

Math skills

Written & verbal communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

2–3 years related experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Compassus in Harrisburg seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to process referrals, coordinate patient admissions, and enter admission data after all hospice requirements are met.

You will contact physicians for orders, arrange RN participation when needed, handle insurer pre-certifications, schedule visits, inform the care team of appointment times, and promote hospice services.

The role requires clear communication with physicians, nurses, and families.