Coordinator Hospice Service

Position Summary:

Responsible for monitoring accuracy of documentation including analysis of openings, re-certifications, assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedure codes, providing daily scheduling and clerical support to Hospice programs following organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Assists with staff scheduling, productivity recording, and telephone duties, i.e., taking messages and contacting staff.

2.Coordinates the admission process for all Hospice and Home Care Palliative clients.

3.Participates in data collection, compilation, computer input and generation of reporting.

4.Analyzes admission and re-certification paperwork for accuracy.

5.Reviews plans of care for clinical appropriateness, completeness and medical necessity.

6.With assistance, utilizes ICD-9-CM coding system; assigns appropriate diagnostic and surgical procedure codes; acts as resource person for agency staff.

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Required:

• Associate degree in Health Information Mgmt, related field, or equivalent experience.

• One year general office experience.

• Proficient in MS Office.

Preferred:

• Hospice, Home Care, or Hospital Medical Records experience.

• Status of RHIT or eligibility for.

• ICD-9-CM coding experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Requisition ID: 24003106

• Daily Work Times: 8am-5pm

• Hours Per Pay Period: 80

• On Call: No

• Weekends: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.