Homeward Bound Palliative Care Coordinator (Full-Time)

Job description

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. The Homeward Bound/Palliative Care Coordinator is responsible for administrative support and coordination for the Homeward Bound and Palliative Care Services, with a primary focus on scheduling and coordinating home visits for providers serving patients in the community. This position requires flexibility due to providing home-based primary care to patients in the community. This position is a vital part of the Interdisciplinary Team, coordinating schedules to meet the needs of the patients, families and other team members. - Coordinate provider schedules for home visits and/or outpatient palliative care services - Schedule patients as directed by provider or patient needs using mapping tools to schedule by geographical location to ensure efficiency in provider’s travel - Arrange referrals to medical specialists, Public Health and other agencies for patients as indicated by the other health care team members - Review electronic medical records prior to patient visits and enter required documentation from other sources to assist team with pre-visit planning - Prepare any paper documents needed for home visits and/or out...