What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Clinical Care Coordinator position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Clinical Care Coordinator Hospice (LPN).
At Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Clinical Care Coordinator serves as an assistant to the agency Executive Administrator, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Operations, and/or Patient Care Manager to ensure accuracy of patient electronic medical records information and documentation of hospice agency care processes.
- Assists with phone calls to and from field staff, physician offices, referral sources, patients, and residential and healthcare facilities. Takes messages and receives physician verbal orders, as needed. Fields all phone calls and completes all follow-up in a timely manner.
- Frequently monitors the status of incoming faxes, following up with the appropriate person, as needed.
- Maintains competency through assigned online courses and required in-services.
- Assists with visit verification, scheduling, and projection of visits, according to visit frequency orders and
- Maintain up to date knowledge, understanding, and skills related to the electronic medical record documentation system, all patient care system applications, and hospice agency operations applications such as Outlook, Teams, learning management system, and policy and procedure manuals.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice .
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV: No additional state specific requirements.
