Hospice Clinical Team Assistant

addus; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Team Assistant to support the care team. The role emphasizes management of clinical records, adherence to regulatory standards, and supervision of clerical staff.

The position requires strong information systems knowledge, good communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a structured, office-based setting in Barrington area.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in clinical records management (prefer hospice care).
• LVN/LPN license preferred but not required.
• Information systems knowledge required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clerical personnel.
• Good communication and public relations skills.
• Autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal and other regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of state, federal, and other documentation regulations.
• Protect all clinical records through control procedures for all open and closed records.
• Protect confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and supervision.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
• Complete administrative record audits following patient discharge and forward to Clinical Supervisor for audit.

Skills

Clinical records management

Information systems knowledge

Supervise clerical staff

Communication/public relations

Autonomy and organization

Education

LVN/LPN license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice is looking for a Clinical Team Assistant to join our rapidly growing care team! Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!

Qualifications:

• Prefer at least three years’ experience in clinical records management, preferably in hospice care operations.
• LVN/LPN license preferred, but not required.
• Information systems knowledge required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct clerical personnel.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Mircosoft Teams preferred

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - NO WEEKENDS - NO HOLIDAYS

TERRITORY: Deerfield, IL - Office based position in Barrington office.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month after hire
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal and other regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of state, federal, and other documentation regulations and serves as a resource for appropriate organization personnel.
• Protect all clinical records through the establishment and implementation of control procedures for all open and closed records.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of clinical records.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
• Complete an administrative record audit following patient discharge and forward the record to the Clinical Supervisor for clinical audit.

Salary: $20 - $28 Hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience