What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Care Coordinator position at Trinity Health At Home?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
Hospice Care Coordinator role with MercyOne Home Care/Hospice
Hospice Care Coordinator
Location:
The Hospice Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating referrals to hospice and post-acute home care services from the acute care setting. This position also involves educating healthcare staff, including physicians, on the services available from hospice. In addition, the Hospice Care Coordinator may participate in business development efforts related to expanding services or launching new programs.
Key Responsibilities
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Description:
Hospice Care Coordinator role with MercyOne Home Care/Hospice
Hospice Care Coordinator
Location:
- Des Moines
The Hospice Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating referrals to hospice and post-acute home care services from the acute care setting. This position also involves educating healthcare staff, including physicians, on the services available from hospice. In addition, the Hospice Care Coordinator may participate in business development efforts related to expanding services or launching new programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, coverage requirements, as well as organizational policies, including the Integrity Program and Code of Ethics. Ensure compliance and demonstrate honest, ethical behavior in all duties.
- Referral Management: Maintain daily communication with case managers, discharge planners, and hospital units to facilitate patient referrals for hospice or home care services, ensuring a timely and efficient follow-up process.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare team members to provide information on hospice and homecare services, answer questions, and assist with patient discharge planning from acute care settings.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience required.
- Licensure: Graduate of an approved clinical education program and current clinical license in the state of employment is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting, customer service, sales/marketing role, or relevant experience.
- Other Requirements: Must possess a current Driver’s License and have reliable transportation to and from work sites.
- Day One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability Coverage: Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement Savings: 403b with matching contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package plus 7 paid holidays.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Coverage for travel between work sites.
- Professional Development: Comprehensive orientation and training.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for continued education.
Apply today!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.