Hospital for Special Surgery

Home Care Coordinator - Per Diem - REMOTE

Hospital for Special Surgery  •  United States (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.


Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximizethe abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.


Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $26.65 - $40.87. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing


Flexible / Holidays / Weekends / Week Days 9 - 5 PM

REMOTE

The Home Care Coordinator (HCC), processes home care referrals and submits clinical data to the home care agencies. The HCC compiles clinical information from the EMR to send to the home care agency to facilitate the transition of care. The HCC acts as a liaison with the inpatient staff, physician offices and home care agency to ensure the clear communication of the home care orders and the patients’ medical needs.

Job Qualifications

Education – Required

Associates

Associate's Degree in Health Care, Business or related field

Education – Preferred

Experience – Required

1 year

Customer service experience required, preferably in the healthcare industry.
Experience entering data, navigating and retrieving information from an electronic medical record (EMR), i.e. Epic, Careport Care Management.

Experience – Preferred

Experience in home care placements and or home care intake highly desirable.

Knowledge of managed care Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance authorization coupled with understanding of CMS regulations related to homecare services preferred; knowledge of home care insurance authorization process preferred.

Certification/Licensure – Required

Certification/Licensure – Preferred

Skills – Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to adapt to change and work in a team-based environment required.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES – AKA Competencies

  • Processes preadmission and inpatient referrals in Epic status board, in addition to coordinating services for international patients
  • Coordinates out of area home care referrals via Careport Care Management system to ensure timely and appropriate start of care is in accordance with physician orders, while also verifying that all required clinical documentations is accurately attached and submitted to the designated agencies.
  • Determines and processes in-depth knowledge of home care providers, insurance coverage requirements, and agency service areas, with the ability to identify agencies that align with age-specific and population-specific needs
  • Coordinates and obtains face to face encounter forms on home care referrals
  • Arranges home labs for patients as appropriate
  • Responds to all electronic platform, phones, email, Epic status board reports to ensure home care referral request are processed and documented
  • Responds to inbound phone calls and determines customer needs while providing accurate and responsive intake and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Responds to and resolves non-clinical issues and complaints in an accurate, effective and timely manner
  • Documents all home care referrals in Careport Care Management and Epic. Fax-attaches require documentation as needed in Careport.
  • Oversees home care phone line, answers and responds to inquiries, and assists with urgent staff and patient issues.
  • Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
  • Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually.
  • Adjusts to changing situations and work assignment

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Hospital for Special Surgery

About Hospital for Special Surgery

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025).

Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1863
Website
hss.edu
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