Hospice Intake & Admissions Scheduler

Addus HomeCare; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our rapidly growing care team. Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!

Receive referrals by phone or in person for the designated department, explain benefits to patients and families, and assist with admissions processes. This position requires scheduling initial nursing assessments and maintaining admission paperwork.

Qualifications

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• At least one (1) year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare-related field preferred.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely.
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department.
• Provide an explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts.
• Assist with finding alternative services when the patient is not a candidate for hospice.
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission.
• Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff.
• Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources.
• Assist with the completion of admission paperwork as needed.
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record.
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our rapidly growing care team. Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!

Receive referrals by phone or in person for the designated department, explain benefits to patients and families, and assist with admissions processes. This position requires scheduling initial nursing assessments and maintaining admission paperwork.