Summary

We are hiring for an Office Assistant- Care Coordinator in hospice. Full Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Pay is $18-$19/hr, DOE.

At Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. 

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance 
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
  
  
  

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator for Hospice with LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, helping patients manage their health at home.

• Helps manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with patient care management.
• Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits.
• 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,
• 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.
• Assists with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

Education Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience requirements
  
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year of scheduling experience in health care setting using an online scheduling system.
  
  
  

Skill Requirements

• 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.
  
  
  

Company Overview 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.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Casa de la Luz Hospice - Tucson AZ a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.