Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.

The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

This position works 8 am - 8:30 pm 3 days per week with alternating weekends/holidays and an additional 4-8 hour shift for a total of 76 hours every two (2) weeks. The Triage Assistant operates the switchboard answering all incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate department. Also responsible for entering initial information for Admissions into the computer and researching patient/family information and following through s appropriate. Triage Assistant uploads records faxed from physicians and facilities. The successful candidate will have excellent phone and computer skills and a stellar attendance record. Prior experience in the medical field preferred.

Lightways Hospice offers a generous benefit package after 30 days of employment that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with a company match, 6 paid holidays and 3 weeks PTO the first year! Lightways Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.