Hospice Intake Coordinator

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Intake Coordinator to join our growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate opening, generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more!

Qualifications:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• At least one (1) year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare-related field preferred
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely
• Scheduling experience preferred
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM Including one summer and one winter holiday/annually.

On-Call Weekend Rotation Expectation: 1x/month on-call weekend rotation in-office 8:30AM-5PM (Saturday and Sunday)

LOCATION: Palos Heights, IL.

Training Requirement: This position will be permanently based in our Palos Heights office. However, the initial training will take place at our Deerfield, IL office Monday-Friday for at least the first 4-6 weeks of employment depending on prior experience. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Deerfield location throughout the training period before transitioning to the Palos Heights location

Compensation: $20-$28 per Hour - Offer Based on Years of Experience

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department
• Provide an explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts
• Assist with finding alternative services when the patient is not a candidate for hospice
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission
• Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff
• Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources
• Assist with the completion of admission paperwork as needed
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Text 12074 to 847-416-8078 to Apply!

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