Palliative Care Coordinator

Empatia • Myrtle Beach, SC

3d

About The Position

We’re looking for a Palliative Care Coordinator to join our team.
You will report directly to the Director of Palliative Care. You will be responsible for Coordinating and managing all day to day business affairs and other operational activities related to the administration of the palliative care department by performing the following duties personally, including intake function, billing function, medical record maintenance function, and marketing function.
Process referrals by obtaining sufficient admission and insurance information in order to ensure appropriate and timely admissions of patients
Submit all information from site to Billing Department required for timely billing and collection of charges
Advise Palliative Care Team of patient acceptance of services and provide all relevant information including accurate insurance and admission information in order to ensure appropriate disclosure of rights and responsibilities, financial liabilities and benefit plan details to patients and their family
Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with all referral sources, including the Gentiva family of companies

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of three years health care delivery or related business experience required; experience in Part B billing setting preferred
• Experience with Computer applications and Electronic Medical Records

Nice To Haves

• College graduate preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse (preferred)
• Registered Nurse (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing all day to day business affairs and other operational activities related to the administration of the palliative care department
• Intake function
• Billing function
• Medical record maintenance function
• Marketing function
• Process referrals by obtaining sufficient admission and insurance information in order to ensure appropriate and timely admissions of patients
• Submit all information from site to Billing Department required for timely billing and collection of charges
• Advise Palliative Care Team of patient acceptance of services and provide all relevant information including accurate insurance and admission information in order to ensure appropriate disclosure of rights and responsibilities, financial liabilities and benefit plan details to patients and their family
• Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with all referral sources, including the Gentiva family of companies

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED