Hospice Intake Specialist
Full Time • Irvine CA
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Hospice Intake Specialist to join our team. The Intake Specialist is the first point of contact for patients, families, and referral sources, ensuring a smooth and timely admission process.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and process hospice referrals from hospitals, physicians, and facilities
- Verify insurance (Medicare, Medi-Cal, commercial) and obtain authorizations
- Collect demographic and clinical information, ensure documentation compliance
- Coordinate admission visits with nurses and staff
- Communicate with patients, families, and referral sources with empathy and professionalism
Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of healthcare intake, admissions, or referral experience (hospice/home health preferred)
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal regulations a plus
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficient with EMR systems and Microsoft Office
- Bilingual preferred but not required
Schedule: Full-time, office-based (with some flexibility)
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
About Newport Hospice
Empowering Patients
Newport Hospice believes in empowering patients to be active participants in their hospice and healthcare journey. We believe everyone deserves to have an honorable hospice experience creating an environment of respect, harmony, and comfort while giving the patient and there families the power to decide how they want to spend the rest of there lives.
Our Team
Our Team
Our team of compassionate physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nurse aides, social workers, and chaplains have cared for thousands of patients and their families in their final season of life.
Newport Hospice serves patients and their loved ones in their own homes, or at their current place of residence. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients and their families.
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