Hospice Admission Coordinator

Job Summary

The best career is right here. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Admission Coordinator for the Hospice unit located at our Edgewood, Kentucky location.

Shift

Shift: 1st shift

Hours

Hours: PRN, 8-16 hours weekly.

Job Description

• Facilitate the timely transition of patients into the department programs.
• Provide administrative support to the admissions team to ensure that all eligible patients receive care, barriers to admission are addressed and resolved.
• Works closely with the referral sources to provide for collection of necessary information to start patient care.
• Collect data, pre-authorization and authorizations for services provided by the agency.
• Check external software programs for information regarding patient services, eligibility and reimbursement criteria.
• Check physician’s licenses and monitors computer programs for information on issues with physician’s licenses.

Qualifications

• Education, Credentials, Licenses: Associate degree in related field
• Specialized Knowledge: Sales and customer-service focused. Results oriented. Excellent problem-solving skills. Basic computer knowledge. Proven communication and organization skills. Previous experience in healthcare registration.
• Kind And Length Of Experience: Demonstrated customer service experience. Healthcare experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retailer savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.