Hospice Intake Coordinator

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Benefits For Eligible Employees

Available to Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  
  

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance
  
  

Pay range (depending on experience): $26-32/hr.

Schedule/Shift: FT, M-F, 9am-6pm

Responsibilities

• Retrieve referrals in a timely manner from Forcura, ECIN, or other means of submission.
• Verify completion of EOB.
• If no EOB completed, contact Marketing liaison to alert them of referral to allow them to be first point of contact for referring facility or MD.
• Immediately initiates data entry and begins insurance authorization process.
• Enters PENDING code so that we can track patients who are in process.
• Arranges and schedules transportation (as needed), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Medication delivery (initiate workflow for RN to order meds) .
• Contacts families and patients to coordinate the Start of Care or initiation visit, and delivery of Medications and DME.
• Schedules initiation visit as well as SOC visit in HCHB and sends visit to RN/LVN device so they can initiate care.
• Is responsible for timely initiation of care with the goal of response time of less than 2 hours.
• Is responsible for changing patient’s status to NON ADMIT and coordinating with DPCS to ensure they are aware of patient status.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school graduate; bachelor’s degree preferred in health related field or licensed clinician preferred.
• 2 years of health care experience required.
• 2 years of experience in hospice preferred.
• Must have knowledge of the purpose and function of hospice and diagnosis acceptable to Hospice setting.
• Proficient in word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages.
  
  

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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