Hospice Intake Coordinator

JourneyCare Hospice is looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our rapidly growing care team! Come join a team that values person time as much as career goals with growth opportunities!

Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm Monday - Friday .One weekend a month 8:30 am-5pm

Location: Barrington, IL.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

• Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department

• Provide an explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts
• Assist with finding alternative services when the patient is not a candidate for hospice
• Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission
• Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff
• Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources
• Assist with the completion of admission paperwork as needed
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record
• Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• At least one (1) year experience in homecare, hospice, and/or healthcare-related field preferred
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely
• Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required