Lvn Intake Coordinator Hospice

Altus Hospice is currently seeking a Hospice Intake Coordinator to join our team in South Austin.  If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!

The Hospice Intake Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the patient intake and admission processes including directing and coordinating and initiation of hospice services, and any other equipment, supplies, external services for hospice clients as prescribed by the physician, and/or requested by the client/family. Hospice Intake Coordinators respond to all incoming and outgoing physician and payer communication (insurance verification and authorization), and are in frequent communication with hospice clinical staff. Additionally, the Hospice Intake Coordinator assists the Admissions Nurse by following the patient throughout the referral-intake-admission process to facilitate a smooth transition to the hospice program.

Austin Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.

We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• GENEROUS time-off package (15 days PTO & 10 Holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
• Wellness & Discount Programs
• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Processes the referral and correctly collects all data possible from referral sources to ensure efficient and pre-qualifying of patients.
• Ensures maximum third party reimbursement through direct oversight and coordination of care with multiple service providers.
• Accurately documents all referrals/admissions activity into the EMR database and maintains spreadsheets to track referral activity.
• Triages referrals appropriately to ensure timely access to hospice for all potential patients.
• Ensures that all admission paperwork is received, reviewed and information updated in the database

• High School graduate or equivalent required. (LVN preferred but not required)
• Minimum one (1) year of Intake experience in long term care environment, home health or hospice setting required
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, CHAP’s standards, and private payor practices.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM & EMR systems