Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Optum; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator to lead recruitment, training, and assignments for hospice volunteers in a compliant, patient-centered program. You will partner with patients and families, coordinate with the hospice team, and ensure care plans align with regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes volunteer management, education delivery, and data documentation in aligned with state and federal guidelines. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Experience with Microsoft Suite and ability to learn multiple applications

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, training, ongoing education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers
• Implement necessary actions to ensure program standards meet regulatory or certification bodies and company pillars
• Meet with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care-related volunteer assignments
• Assign volunteers to appropriate activities, monitor reports from volunteers and bring urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor
• Maintain accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations

Skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Hospice Volunteer Coordinator (2385881)

Explore opportunities wi th Baptist Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Volunteer Manager, you will support the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Your essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, ongoing education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, training, ongoing education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers
• Implement necessary actions to ensure program standards meet regulatory or certification bodies and company pillars
• Meet with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care-related volunteer assignments
• Assign volunteers to appropriate activities, monitor reports from volunteers and bring urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor

Maintain accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Experience with Microsoft Suite and ability to learn multiple applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Experience in healthcare environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proven management and leadership skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as,

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.35 to $36.55 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.