Patient Transition Coordinator

Compassus; Youngstown (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Patient Transition Coordinator to support seamless care transitions by coordinating referrals to hospice, home health, home infusion, and palliative services. The role partners with Care Transition Coordinators to ensure timely care and upholds Compassus values.

The position is hybrid and requires residing locally to Youngstown or Lima, with coverage for Youngstown and Lima programs (Tiffin may be added later).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related health care setting preferred.
• One year experience in home health, hospice and/or palliative preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of home health, hospice, and palliative eligibility requirements required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, tracks, and builds a complete medical record for appropriate patient transition to the home health providers; and confirms start of care (SOC) for each patient referred.
• Responsible for identifying all post-acute care needs and collaborating with the Care Transition Coordinator.
• Collaborates with all Compassus/Ascension at Home intake teams.
• Responsible for completing the transition of care, including submission of complete referral, and, securing outside agency placement if Compassus/Ascension at Home is unable to service the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information.
• Displays exceptional phone customer service to our patients/families/referral sources.
• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Handles confidential and non-routine information.
• Manages and creates general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc.
• Utilizes computer software applications (EPIC, Commure, Homecare Homebase) effectively in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

EPIC

Commure

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Company

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

Position Summary

The Patient Transition Coordinator supports seamless care transitions by coordinating referrals to hospice, home health, home infusion, and palliative services. This role works closely with Care Transition Coordinators and Home Health Care Transition Coordinators to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate services. The Coordinator promotes Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct, and fosters positive working relationships across the organization and with external partners.

This is a hybrid role.

Must reside locally to Youngstown or Lima program. Role will cover Youngstown and Lima programs. Tiffin may be future coverage for cross training. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Organizes, tracks, and builds a complete medical record for appropriate patient transition to the home health providers; and confirms start of care (SOC) for each patient referred.
• Responsible for identifying all post-acute care needs and collaborating with the Care Transition Coordinator.
• Collaborates with all Compassus/Ascension at Home intake teams.
• Responsible for completing the transition of care, including submission of complete referral, and, securing outside agency placement if Compassus/Ascension at Home is unable to service the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information.
• Displays exceptional phone customer service to our patients/families/referral sources.
• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Handles confidential and non-routine information.
• Manages and creates general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc.
• Utilizes computer software applications (EPIC, Commure, Homecare Homebase) effectively in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related health care setting preferred.
• One (1) year experience in home health, hospice and/or palliative preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of home health, hospice, and palliative eligibility requirements required.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
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