What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Intake Coordinator position at Capital City Hospice – an Addus family company?
Capital City Hospice is proud to be Ohio-made. Every decision we make about hospice care is made with patients and families in mind. Our team is rooted in the communities we serve and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care for our fellow Central Ohio residents.
We believe that the best definition of care is determined by the wishes and needs of patients and their families. We are committed to supporting our patients to remain wherever they call home throughout their entire journey. To accomplish this, we strive to support not only our patients but the team that serves them. Our team carries low patient caseloads and are never on call. We provide a positive work experience for our employees by empowering our staff and giving them rewarding careers with manageable workloads, support, and flexibility. Come join the fastest-growing hospice care in the Midwest.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p with holiday rotation
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 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’
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 driver’s license and proof of insurance are required
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on really's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.really.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
