Weekend Hospice Intake Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Intake Associate for Hospice and Palliative Care to streamline patient transitions into services. You will gather medical information, coordinate referrals, and work with the multidisciplinary team to identify priorities and ensure timely consults.

The role requires good communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic. Prior health-care experience is preferred and driving to meet with providers may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; associates degree preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a health-related field.
• Demonstrates strong observation and problem solving/critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all requests positively and gathers essential patient information.
• Coordinates referrals to hospice/palliative care and ensures timely initiation of services.
• Uses Epic EMR to process referrals and communicate with team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel

Licensed driver

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

E-Discharge

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Intake Associate for Hospice and Palliative Care to streamline patient transitions into services. You will gather medical information, coordinate referrals, and work with the multidisciplinary team to identify priorities and ensure timely consults.

The role requires good communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic. Prior health-care experience is preferred and driving to meet with providers may be necessary.