The Admissions Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to meet the needs of Valley's Best Hospice referral sources, patients/families, and staff. The Admissions Coordinator will coordinate the Admissions Process which includes office staff, field staff, outside contacts, H&P, eligibility criteria, DME, transportation, and other services as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Review patient clinical record and continuing clinical record to assure that eligibility and appropriateness criteria are met as evidenced through documentation and is complete and consistent with care and reflects legal requirements
• Assist Admissions Team in determining terminal diagnosis in consultation with Hospice Physician
• Perform regular collaboration with referral sources, pharmacy, Primary Care Physicians (PCP), PCP offices etc., to establish full clinical picture/dynamic of patient/family
• Coordinate with and schedule staff to ensure timely admission of patient
• Coordinate multiple external resources and contacts to ensure timely admission of patient
• Collaborate with Admission Nurses to ensure full understanding of case
• Perform Hospice Explanation of Benefits to patient and family
• Coordinate and collaborate with Team Manager and Management to assure admission clinical record documentation is complete and reflects all requirements
• All other duties as directed by management

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• One year experience in healthcare or hospice
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the hospice philosophy and how each discipline functions. Knowledge of the general principles of nursing care. Demonstrates clear understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation, California Standards of Hospice Care and other federal and state regulations relating to hospice and palliative care. Demonstrates an understanding of Medicare Managed Care, Medi-Cal coverage and other private insurance coverage
• Medical terminology, multi-tasking, problem solving, and basic computer skills
• Able to successfully interact with varied persons in multiple locations
• Strong interpersonal, customer services, and telephone skills
• Driving required. Valid California Driver's license and proof of automobile insurance

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between ; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

Full Time Position Benefits:

The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.

Health and Wellness:

• Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
• Vision insurance
• Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Behavioral Health Services

Savings and Retirement:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Income Protection Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Company celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
• Business-casual working environment
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Mileage

Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person