Director of Central Intake

Director of Central Intake

Location : Hybrid

Job Type : Salaried Exempt

The Director of Central Intake oversees all day-to-day operations of the Central Intake department. The director acts as a resource to clinical operations and business development teams to facilitate timely and appropriate patient admissions. The Director of Central Intake Utilize clinical operational sales and customer service knowledge to manage the acceptance of supporting documentation to help determine appropriate eligibility of hospice referrals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Gather and review required documentation for the hospice admission process.
• Ensure patients referred for hospice services are evaluated for clinical eligibility receive full explanation of the Medicare hospice benefit and receive timely transition.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness which includes review of medical records and collaboration with hospice consultants and referral sources as well as collaborating with patients and family. Clinical intake Coordinator note entered regarding findings.
• Ensure orders for admission are clearly and appropriately documented in patient record.
• Obtain and enter verbal orders from physician and mid-level practitioners : ensure quality coordination and timely entry into HCHB.
• Assist with obtaining agreement for admission from referred patients and their care givers who meet admission criteria.
• Build effective referral source relationships to support company quality and responsiveness expectations.
• Maintain clinical and professional competencies.
• Perform analysis of admission process structures audit results and on-site observations.
• Recommend efficient admission solutions with regard to responsiveness to referral and transition of potential patients to admission.

Key Qualifications :

Our Commitment to You :

Benefits of Working at Legacy Hospice :

Apply Now to join the Legacy Hospice family and contribute to providing patients and families the highest quality of care and support in their final stages of life. Embark on a rewarding journey with our mission-driven team today!

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1