LPN Intake Coordinator

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical stipend

Dental Vision

Supplemental coverages

Benefit time

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is seeking a dedicated Intake Coordinator to evaluate referrals for Hospice and Palliative Care and to coordinate with physicians, families, and social services.

Responsibilities include EMR registration, ICD-10 coding, insurance review, and on-call coverage. The role emphasizes confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, with a full-time schedule Monday to Friday and occasional weekends in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients referred to for Hospice and Palliative Care to determine admission suitability.
• Consults with physicians, team members, patients and families to establish coordinated referral.
• Evaluates insurance coverage and informs billing; coordinates with Social Services.
• Registers patients in the EMR and handles new admission chart generation.
• Performs ICD-10 coding and patient registration.
• Covers on-call on a rotational basis.
• Triages calls from patients/families about hospice services.
• Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referrals for admission to Hospice and Palliative Care and determines appropriateness.
• Coordinates referrals with physicians, team members, patients and families.
• Reviews insurance coverage and communicates with billing; coordinates with Social Services.
• Registers patients in EMR and creates new admission charts.
• Performs ICD-10 coding and patient registration tasks.
• Covers on-call duties on a rotating basis.

Job description

Compensation: $33.00 per hour.

Schedule: M-F 830a-430p, ocassional weekend.

Benefits: Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, Supplemental coverages, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.

• Evaluates patients referred to for Hospice and Palliative Care to determine appropriateness for admission. Routinely accepts all referrals for Hospice and Palliative Care; does not refuse any patient without prior approval of administration.


• Consults with physicians, team members, patients and/or family members while establishing a coordinated referral.


• Evaluates insurance coverage and provides this information to persons involved with billing. Coordinates efforts with Social Services.


• Notifies the team of patient referrals and provides patient data including essential background information and initial medical orders. Obtains physician verbal orders where needed.


• Provides feedback to referral sources on referrals as indicated.


• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding available services and eligibility for same.


• Collects and maintains statistical data on all referred patients and submits same, as requested, to administration.


• Registers all patients in the EMR, and responsible for new admission chart generation.


• Performs ICD-10 coding and patient registration.


• Collaboratively sets QI agenda for Hospice annually; gathers/tabulates data; presents findings; makes recommendations for change. Participates in committees as assigned.


• Covers on-call on a rotational basis.


• Triages patient/family calls from patients interested in hospice and/or palliative care services


• Triage and schedule Quinlan Palliative Care patients on service and communicate to Nurse Case Manager or NP.


• Submit weekly report to Nursing Supervisor and Executive Director of Referrals, Admissions and Pending


• Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.


• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.


• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.


• Performs other duties as assigned.