Hospice Intake Coordinator, LPN PRN

• Receives and reviews patient referrals to hospice services, ensuring compliance with applicable coverage criteria.
• Coordinates the evaluation/admission process.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the patient's physician, payor source and/or appropriate care center staff via approved processes.
• Reviews referral for appropriate care setting and communicates with care center, business development and referral source when appropriate.
• Communicates and follows up with business development regarding pending admissions as needed or directed.
• Makes referrals to care center staff and other community resources as appropriate.
• Coordinates with admissions department for insurance verification and authorization.
• Meets productivity expectations with quality documentation of complete referrals including all required follow-up documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current, unencumbered Multistate LPN/LVN License.
• Reliable internet service and ability to office from home with minimal disruption to the workday.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer.

Preferred

• Hospice experience, with familiarity of LCDs.
• Two years of administrative experience in a healthcare environment.
• Licensure in additional states in assigned territory and not covered under NLC.

Schedule comprised of four, 10 hour shifts, primarily weekends and two weekdays. Rotating holidays.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.