Hospice Office Coordinator

Job description

Overview Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Care. The Office Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting daily branch operations and ensuring compliance with non-clinical policies and practices. This position is key to maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating patient care, and providing essential administrative support to the hospice team. Essential Functions of the Position: Maintain and close medical records per policy. Review records to ensure compliance with documentation standards. Identify and obtain missing chart information, including physician signatures and other required documentation. Manage appropriate release of information, including obtaining authorizations and distributing copies. Collaborate with clinical staff to support timely admissions. Conduct medical record audits as requested. Purge closed cases, prepare records for archival, and maintain the master patient index. Participate in hospice quality assessment and performance improvement programs. Oversee tactical HR processes, contracts, and personnel files for staff and contractors. Support branch leader with new hire orientation and onboarding. Serve as a resource connecting staff to IT,...