Hospice Admissions Coordinator - $15 per HOUR

Compassus is a dedicated provider in the hospice care industry, known for its compassionate and patient-centered approach. As a hospice and palliative care company, Compassus focuses on delivering quality care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support for patients and their families. With a strong commitment to its core values—Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation—Compassus creates an environment where employees and patients alike feel respected and valued. Recognized for its supportive culture and comprehensive care programs, Compassus operates across multiple locations, striving to improve the quality of life for patients through specialized hospice and palliative services. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all team members can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents. This foundation enables Compassus to attract dedicated healthcare professionals seeking meaningful careers in hospice care. The role of Hospice Admissions Coordinator at Compassus is designed for individuals who embody the company's values and commitment to compassionate care. This position plays a critical role in the hospice admission process by managing patient referrals, coordinating admissions, and ensuring all hospice requirements are properly met and documented. The Hospice Admissions Coordinator serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, families, and various healthcare providers to facilitate smooth and timely patient admissions. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to handle sensitive patient information and coordinate with multiple stakeholders effectively. The coordinator is responsible for processing referrals from various sources, securing physician orders, managing insurance pre-certification, scheduling appointments for consent and nursing assessments, and entering admission data into third-party systems. Beyond administrative tasks, the role involves explaining hospice services and benefits to patients and families, marketing hospice programs to referral sources, and providing backup support for the Hospice Care Consultant when needed. This position requires a team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments to ensure high-quality patient care and seamless admission experiences. Employment in this role is typically full-time, though the company provides adaptability to accommodate team members with disabilities. The estimated salary range for the Hospice Admissions Coordinator role spans from $15.00 to $33.88 per hour, varying by geographic location and experience, reflecting the company's recognition of the value skilled professionals bring to this compassionate work environment. This role is suited for individuals who have some experience in healthcare coordination or related fields, possess understanding of insurance and Medicare/Medicaid billing processes, and are eager to make a positive difference in patients' lives during difficult times. In summary, as a Hospice Admissions Coordinator at Compassus, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional hospice care. You will have the opportunity to support patients and families through the admission process, ensuring compassionate communication and efficient coordination among healthcare professionals. This role offers a fulfilling career path with growth opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive culture that values each team member's contribution to enhancing patient care.

• High school diploma or GED required
• ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients
• experience in healthcare coordination or related field
• proficiency in data entry and patient information systems
• ability to explain complex information clearly
• strong organizational skills
• ability to handle sensitive patient data confidentially