Hospice Care Coordinator | IDT & Patient Records Lead

Compassus; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Compassus in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Team Coordinator to oversee the delivery of hospice care, maintain patient records in EMR/HCHB, and coordinate with the IDT to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

You will manage admission documentation, communicate with families, and support billing accuracy as part of a collaborative clinical team. This role emphasizes integrity, compassion, and a focus on patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of experience with medical records, medical office, or business office support highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters and manages various patient data including referrals and demographics.
• Ensures admission documentation is complete, signed, dated, and includes CTI and order to admit.
• Uploads documents into the HCHB system for seamless record-keeping and uses EMR/HCHB to maintain records.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care and communicates with patients and families.
• Monitors DME orders and billing-related processes; informs management of trends.
• Prepares and updates plans of care, sends UPOCs to attending physicians when needed.
• Assists Hospice Director with IDT activities and related communication.

Skills

Math skills

English language

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HCHB system

EMR system

Job description

Compassus in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Team Coordinator to oversee the delivery of hospice care, maintain patient records in EMR/HCHB, and coordinate with the IDT to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

You will manage admission documentation, communicate with families, and support billing accuracy as part of a collaborative clinical team. This role emphasizes integrity, compassion, and a focus on patient comfort.