Hospice Liaison Admissions

AdventHealth; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Hospice Liaison to facilitate patient registration and provide hospice solutions. This full-time role involves working with patients and families to ease the admissions process and ensure quality care. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Valid in-state Driver’s License with current car insurance.
• Bachelor's in social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient registration for hospice services.
• Document encounters and outcomes in the patient's chart.
• Communicate patient care needs to hospice referral/admissions manager.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

**Hospice Liaison – AdventHealth Hospice**

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Shift** : Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5PM

**Location:** **AdventHealth Deland & AdventHealth Fish Memorial hospitals**

**The role you’ll contribute:**

The Hospice Program Representative facilitates the registration of patients to the hospice service in the hospital. The Hospice Program Representative is responsible for obtaining signed consents for the hospice program through meeting with/providing hospice solutions to prospective patients and families. The Hospice Program Representative will document the encounter and outcomes in the patient's chart utilizing the electronic medical record.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Participates in the explanation of Hospice service and benefits to patients and families in order to facilitate the admissions process. (65%) * Travels to patient’s current location (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities) to facilitate initiation to hospice service * Identifies objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides information in response to address those issues. * Describes and explains services to potential patient/family and elicits responses to questions regarding patient’s fears, physical limitations and attitude toward hospice care in order to put the patient and family at ease about choosing hospice and to gather pertinent information necessary for admission. * Speaks with patient/family regarding financial obligations and insurance coverage, using knowledge of the Medicare Benefit as well as other Medicare and other insurance reimbursement. * Obtains necessary patient consent and pertinent admission forms such as the Medicare Election of Benefit. * Enters encounter information into Electronic Medical Record and completes necessary documentation. * Communicate immediate care needs to hospice referral/admissions manager. * Coordinates with hospice Referral Center and/or Hospice Admission Nurse or Hospice Specialist for timely admission following patient discharge from hospital or facility. * Coordinates with the admission nurse regarding the admission. * Accepts assignments as designated from referral center staff and Referrals/Admissions Manager.

+ Quality Management (includes documentation and regulatory standards) (10%) * Thoroughly complete required documentation * Provides accurate information related to insurance, medical group and demographics * Develop and recommend policy and procedure changes as needed * Inform manager of quality issues * Collaborates with coworkers on staffing schedules

+ Fiscal Responsibility (10%) * Submits documentation in a timely manner and in compliance with relevant agency policies and procedures * Accepts assignments as designated by the supervisor * Practices effective time management techniques to meet productivity standards * Maintains positive professional relations with support personnel through appropriate and timely responses for information or paperwork necessary for the key clinical and billing functions of the agency * Must remain current with all company communications

+ Additional Duties and Responsibilities (10%) * Participates in staff meetings, department meetings, in services and other related activities. * Attends educational and developmental seminars and meetings, as deemed appropriate. * Recommends strategic plans on department goal setting for upcoming year(s) to manager. * Maintains membership of and participates in applicable hospice-related and professional organizations.

**The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed** **:**

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Associate Degree

+ Valid in state Driver’s License with current car insurance

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's in social work

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Hospice

**Organization:** AdventHealth Home Health

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25020363

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.