Intake Coordinator - Full Time

Company: Mission Hospice & Home Care
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

*Be part of an organization with heart! Come join one of the Bay Area's Top Places to work in 2021 & 2022! *We are looking for a Full Time Intake Coordinator to help make a difference in our community.Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County with quality, compassionate end-of-life care and education. Founded in 1979, our local, independent nonprofit has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement.Please Note: Interested applicant must be available and willing to work from Tuesday to Saturday.*Why you'll love it here: * - Opportunity to improve the lives of patients and their families - Supportive, energizing, and passionate team - On site education for CEUs - Flexible schedule and autonomy - Competitive salary - Low employee turnover*Employee benefits include: * - Matching 401k - Medical, Dental, and Vision plans - Pet Insurance - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance - Long Term Disability Insurance - 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) - HSA and FSA accounts - Employee Assistance programs*About the position: *The Intake Coordinator is responsible for triaging, processing, and coordinating all inquiries for Mission Hospice & Home Care services, including requests for admission to either the hospice or other MHHC programs. The Intake Coordinator works closely with the clinical outreach nurses, hospital case managers, physician offices and other community referral agencies.*Responsibilities: **50% Administration and Operations* - Provide information regarding Mission Hospice & Home Care services to referral sources including physicians, case managers, patients, family, and community agencies. - Screen and process referrals for admission to Mission Hospice & Home Care programs to include coordinating admission visit, confirming physician, entering information into EMR. - Confirm and track required documentation and files for admission - Facilitate daily intake meetings reviewing planned admissions, staffing, documentation needs to ensure effective onboarding of patients. - Collaborative with administrative department to ensure billing, documentation, patient health information are addressed according to current intake procedures. - Analyze and contribute to development of intake procedures to ensure adaptability to current regulations and efficiency. - Collaborate with hospital case managers to facilitate and coordinate discharge plans for patients coming onto service with Mission Hospice & Home Care. - Communicate with Outreach Nurses, IDG, triage LVNs, and scheduler to assure smooth transition into Mission Hospice & Home Care programs. - Maintain customer relations database to include all current and potential referral sources in EMR and other documentation databases. - Collaborate with other members of the clinical team to enable a smooth transition for patients and families enrolling in either the hospice or home care programs. - Other duties as assigned*30% Documentation* - Effectively utilizes EMR, communication tools (email, tiger text, phone) to update team, IDG, referral sources, facilities, community partners on current status of referral and/or current patients. - Develop and maintain processes, data management and analysis to accurately represent the department and identify opportunities for development. - Assists the Chief Care Integration Officer in the preparation of an annual budget for the intake department and monitors allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.*20% Compliance & Risk Management* - Assures proper entry of initial patient documentation in compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards. - Remains current on matters of agency policies/procedures, relevant clinical knowledge through continuing education, professional organizations, etc. - Participates in providing, reviewing and revising written social service policies and procedures - Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities*Qualifications**: * - High School Diploma - Minimum two years experience in healthcare setting - Valid California Driver's License and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements - Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software as needed - Team player with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills*Physical abilities/requirements: * - Ability to safely lift/transfer 10 lbs with or without assisted devices (patients, supplies, etc) - Ability to push, pivot, pull, and reposition 10 lbs with or without assisted devices - Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, climb, and rotate - Manual dexterity (grip/grasp/pinch) - Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time - Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time - Visual and hearing acuity with or without assisted devices - Withstand different work environmentso Internal- office noise and interruptions, open workspaceso External- a number of elements including but not limited to: various community & living environments, weather, & travel/traffic conditionsPlease Note: The salary range provided here is only a reference guide, but final salary rate depends on work experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Pet insurance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Home HealthSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Weekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:All staff are required to be fully vaccinated which included Covid-19 booster.Education:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Healthcare: 2 years (Required)* Computer skills: 1 year (Required)Work Location: One location

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