Hospice Care Coordination Specialist

Home Health Care; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Hospice in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Care Team Coordinator to streamline referrals, admissions, and coordination for patients entering hospice care. You will act as the communication hub among hospitals, clinics, physicians, and family members to prevent delays and ensure smooth transitions.

You'll manage documentation in the EMR, gather missing records, and keep all parties informed throughout the intake process while showing compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life

Qualifications

• Experience with medical terminology and EMRs/EHRs.
• Ability to gather and organize referral and admissions documentation.
• Strong communication with nurses, providers, patients, families, and other departments.
• Compassionate and patient-centered in hospice coordination.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming hospice referrals.
• Gather medical records and required referral documentation.
• Coordinate next steps in the hospice intake and admissions process.
• Enter and maintain accurate patient and referral information in the EMR.
• Communicate with patients and families during the referral process.
• Identify missing information and follow through until it is received.
• Coordinate with nurses and other clinical team members to support timely admissions.
• Help manage scheduling and changing priorities based on patient needs.
• Provide updates to referral partners and internal team members.
• Keep referral and admission documentation organized and accurate.
• Help identify and resolve barriers that could delay care.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMRs/EHRs

Referrals

Admissions

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Superior Hospice in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Care Team Coordinator to streamline referrals, admissions, and coordination for patients entering hospice care. You will act as the communication hub among hospitals, clinics, physicians, and family members to prevent delays and ensure smooth transitions.

You'll manage documentation in the EMR, gather missing records, and keep all parties informed throughout the intake process while showing compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life