LPN Hospice Admissions Specialist

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah is seeking a Clinical Intake Representative to manage referrals for admission and coordinate intake processes. You will review clinical records for eligibility, verify payer sources, obtain pre-certifications, and handle incoming calls while scheduling visits and educating patients and families on services.

The role emphasizes adherence to Hospice Savannah standards, HIPAA and regulatory requirements, with daily collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Experience in hospice, oncology, or home health preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and state and federal regulations regarding care and reimbursement required (hospice-specific knowledge preferred).
• CPR certification required (Certified Instructor preferred).
• Previous experience in clinical education and planning/preparing educational in-services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake processes for referrals and admissions to Hospice Savannah.
• Review clinical records for eligibility and payer sources.
• Obtain all pre-certifications.
• Manage incoming calls and schedule visits.
• Educate patients and families on Hospice services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Leadership

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/Database systems

Job description

Hospice Savannah is seeking a Clinical Intake Representative to manage referrals for admission and coordinate intake processes. You will review clinical records for eligibility, verify payer sources, obtain pre-certifications, and handle incoming calls while scheduling visits and educating patients and families on services.

The role emphasizes adherence to Hospice Savannah standards, HIPAA and regulatory requirements, with daily collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.