[Hiring] LPN Hospice Intake Coordinator @Amedisys, Inc.

Role Description

This role requires working every weekend with four 10-hour shifts, plus two evening or night weekday shifts to total 40 hours. Rotating holidays are required, and all candidates must hold an active multistate license.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a licensed practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer.
• Reliable internet service and ability to office from home with minimal disruption to the workday.

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Attractive pay: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.