Hospice Team Coordinator

Company:

Compassus

Position Summary

The Hospice Team Coordinator is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Team Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating and overseeing the delivery of hospice care services to patients. S/he maintains accurate records and facilitates communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care, comfort, and support.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately enters and manages various types of patient data, including referral intake information (if applicable), newly admitted patient details, and updates to patient demographic information.
• Ensures all admission documentation is complete, signed, dated, and includes the attending physician/medical director's CTI (Certification of Terminal Illness) and order to admit. Uploads these documents into the HCHB system for seamless record-keeping.
• Uses HCHB to maintain and update patient records and generates reports to demonstrate regulatory compliance and add coordination notes as needed.
• Monitors the status of durable medical equipment (DME) and medical supplies orders, and promptly informs the management team of any notable trends or issues.
• Monitors the timely return of physician orders and facilitates their processing to maintain efficient patient care.
• Verifies and uploads any paper-based visit records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and subsequently into HCHB for complete and accurate patient histories.
• Ensures accurate and systematic organization of uploaded documents in the corresponding patient charts for easy retrieval and reference.
• Confirms that the ordered level of care matches the billable level of care for each patient, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement.
• Collects decertification paperwork and uploads it into patient records. Notifies relevant healthcare providers of patient discharge through coordination notes.
• Initiates requests for medical records and hospital inpatient charts as needed, and process provider notifications when they are relevant to the patient's care.
• Facilitates coordination among members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Acts as a central point of contact for the hospice team, patients, and their families, facilitating clear and efficient communication.
• Handles incoming telephone calls, take accurate messages, and transfer calls to the appropriate personnel, maintaining a responsive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Manages the phone system and switches to the secondary system when necessary to ensure seamless communication.
• Assists the Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS) with pre- and post-IDT activities, including preparing agendas and updating plans of care (UPOC's). Additionally, send UPOCs to attending physicians via mail or fax.
• Prepares binders for patients in facilities, ensuring that essential information is organized and readily available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two (2) years of experience with medical records, medical office, or business office support highly preferred.

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