This Position is for a Care Coordinator Hospice with a company located in Jackson.

　　Job Summary: The Care Coordinator receives and analyzes incoming referral and order calls.

　　Duties And Responsibilities: Utilizes an automated scheduling system to maintain a calendar of services for patients. Processes workflow for requested scheduled, missed, rescheduled, reassigned, declined, and/or delivered visits. Helps to manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with the management of patient care. Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits. Demonstrates appropriate communication and follow-up when answering phone questions from patients, families, referral sources, staff, and other community resources. Reviews Unverified Visit report daily. Communicates daily with field staff and/or clinical lead to resolve any visits in late, pending, unverified, or incomplete status. Runs Scheduling Request report daily. Completes scheduling requests according to physician orders for visit frequencies during the Medicare week. Monitors productivity and distribution of visits and communicates any needed changes with the clinical leader, as appropriate. Ensures that the patient visit schedule supports continuity of care and excellence in patient care management by scheduling most nursing visits to the patient's designated RN Case Manager, Social Worker, Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor, and Aide. Participates in patient care team meetings to assist with facilitating timely care, via the scheduling process, to patients suffering from symptom crises, transitioning to end of life, or who are experiencing other immediate physical, psychosocial, or spiritual care needs. Continually monitors assigned workflow and processes all tasks, coordination notes, and administrative tasks in a timely manner. Assists with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements. Maintains annual competencies and participates in in-service programs as assigned. All other duties as assigned.

　　Education and Qualifications: High school education or equivalent experience requirements. Minimum one year of scheduling experience in health care setting using an online scheduling system. Exceptional organizational, customer service, communication, and decision-making skills required. Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) requirements, Aide and/or LPN/LVN supervisory visit requirements, and assessment visit requirements. Follows the approved plan of care frequency.

　　Benefits: employee wellness programs/flexibility for true work-life balance, holidays & paid time off, continuing education & career growth opportunities/company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.

　　AAP/EEO Statement: LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.