What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at Ambercare?
Ambercare is looking for a full-time Intake Coordinator to join our fast growing hospice team in the city of Albuquerque!
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 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 Youll 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
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
- Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance are required
