Job Description

Job Title

Hospice Patient Transition Coordinator

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

Additional Location(s)

Employee Type

Employee

Working Hours Per Week

40

Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

· Organize, track, and build a complete medical record for appropriate patient transition to hospice; and confirm start of care for each patient referred.

· Obtain complete/accurate demographic information, medical history and primary care physician information to provide to Intake.

· Welcome call; introduce Residential Hospice to the patient/caregiver, explaining scope of our services, and coordinating start of care visit.

· Travel to facilities to obtain signatures for late orders when needed.

· Provide coverage for Hospice Consultants during PTO.

· All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

· Schedule activities and or training in facilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Bachelors degree preferred.

·One plus years of customer service or sales experience.

·Proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

·Strong interpersonal skills.

·Maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile.

·Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality and have strong attention to detail.

·Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have and maintain in good standing professional license, certificate, or registration, as applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee will be required to drive daily for meetings and/or visits to residential homes. Employee will work in varied residential environments based on assigned case load. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.
COMMENTS
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

NOTICE

• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
• By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.
• By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer