Job Description
Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we’re committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us.
Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s transitions. “Always Learn” is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!
Summary:
Care Initiatives Hospice is seeking an Admission Coordinator to join our team! The purpose of this position is to coordinate the referral-to-admission process for hospice. The Admission Coordinator will meet with patients and/or families to discuss hospice services and eligibility requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interview potential patients and patients’ representatives to collect accurate data.
- Meets with referral sources to discuss appropriateness of referrals and eligibility of patients.
- Complete pre-admission and admission inquiry forms accurately.
- Verifies medical insurance and collects medical records.
- Acquires signed patient consents to elect hospice and completed admission packets.
- Schedules admissions according to the Admission Staffing Schedule.
- Communicates status with patients/family, business development, and operations.
- Coordinates referral-to-admission process, focusing on the next item needed to proceed with admission.
- Drives to referral sources and patient/family homes throughout service area.
- Participates in daily growth standup calls to discuss referral status.
- Conducts post-admission calls to understand patient/family experience.
- Acts as a liaison between patient, family, business development, and operations.
- Performs other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
Preferred Skills and Experiences:
- Knowledge of medical field preferred
- Sales experience preferred
Benefits:
- Dayforce Wallet- On-Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
- Three different great medical plan choices!
- HSA and FSA Programs
- Dental Vision plan coverage
- Retirement 403(b) Savings plan
- Basic Life and ADD, Voluntary Life ADD, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
- Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protection, Be Well 24/7
- Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!
- Continuing Education (CE)
- Advancement Transfer Opportunities
- CNA Training Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans
- Years of Service Recognition Program
Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.
EOE, AAP, Veterans and Disabled Employer