What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Coordinator position at Gentiva?
Overview
We’re looking for a Palliative Care Coordinator to join our team.
You will report directly to the Director of Palliative Care. You will be responsible for Coordinating and managing all day to day business affairs and other operational activities related to the administration of the palliative care department by performing the following duties personally, including intake function, billing function, medical record maintenance function, and marketing function.
- Process referrals by obtaining sufficient admission and insurance information in order to ensure appropriate and timely admissions of patients
- Submit all information from site to Billing Department required for timely billing and collection of charges
- Advise Palliative Care Team of patient acceptance of services and provide all relevant information including accurate insurance and admission information in order to ensure appropriate disclosure of rights and responsibilities, financial liabilities and benefit plan details to patients and their family
- Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with all referral sources, including the Gentiva family of companies
About You
- High school graduate or equivalent
- College graduate preferred
- Minimum of three years health care delivery or related business experience required; experience in Part B billing setting preferred
- Experience with Computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
- Licensed Practical Nurse (preferred)
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Our Company
At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.