What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at Good Shepherd Hospice?
Overview
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Intake Coordinator to serve in our Dallas/DFW and surrounding communities.
The Hospice Intake Coordinator assists in gathering required patient information and coordinating enrollment of new patients into hospice program.
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Intake Coordinator to serve in our Dallas/DFW and surrounding communities.
The Hospice Intake Coordinator assists in gathering required patient information and coordinating enrollment of new patients into hospice program.
- Hospice Admissions/Intake experience required
- Homecare Homebase software experience highly preferred
- Initial contact person for all new inquiries and referrals
- Responds promptly to any referral or inquiry
- Coordinates the scheduling of intake personnel to follow up with referrals
- Provides guidance to hospice staff during the referral and enrollment process
- Initiates communication with the RN Case Manager regarding eligibility and enrollment into hospice program
- Informs the RN Case Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues
- Coordinates all admission enrollment paper work
- Obtains history and physicals, progress notes, lab, nurse’s notes, medication sheets, etc. as needed to complete initial patient assessment
- Maintains regular communication with the referral source
- Reviews completed enrollment packet for accuracy and forwards for billing and filing
- Inputs initial referral information into the computer
- Communicates with medical professionals, the hospice team and others
- Coordinates completion of admission packets
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records
- Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills
- Hospice Intake experience required
- Valid driver’s license
- Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
- Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen