Care Coordinator Hospice

LHC Group - Fort Smith, AR

Job Title: Care Coordinator Hospice

Position: Hospice Care Coordinator

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City: Fort Smith

State: AR

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Manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with patient care management.
Monitor pending referrals daily and assign registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits.
Monitor productivity and distribution of visits and communicate any needed changes with the clinical leader, as appropriate.
Ensure that the patient visit schedule supports continuity of care and excellence in patient care management by scheduling most nursing visits to the patient’s designated RN Case Manager and Social Worker.
Participate in patient care team meetings to assist with facilitating timely care via the scheduling process for patients in symptom crises, transitioning to end of life, or experiencing other immediate physical, psychosocial, or spiritual care needs.
Assist with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Exceptional organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Effective communication skills
Decision-making skills
Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing hospice IDG requirements

Minimum one year of scheduling experience in a healthcare setting using an online scheduling system

Experience: Minimum one year of scheduling experience in a healthcare setting

Education: High school education or equivalent experience

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Consideration for employment will be given without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.