Hospice Administrative Assistant

Graham Healthcare Group

. Manage Journey patient census and referrals for the assigned area .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing patient census and referrals within the hospice care framework, effectively communicating with patients and families about hospice benefits while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with healthcare standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Chart ManagementHospice Benefit CommunicationHome Healthcare ExperienceRelationship Building with CliniciansDriving to Patient Locations

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Hard Skills

Patient Eligibility ReviewDocumentation of Patient VisitsScheduling Home VisitsPatient AssessmentUnderstanding of Hospice Philosophy

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Hospice CareHome HealthPatient ReferralsHealthcare IndustryPatient Transition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Journey patient census and referrals for the assigned area
Review patient charts to determine eligibility and appropriateness for the Hospice benefit
Make initial phone calls to new Journey referrals to schedule home visits
Conduct follow-up calls to maintain contact and assess patient decline
Conduct patient visits and discuss the hospice benefit with patients and families
Maintain Journey patient charts and document visits and contacts
Build relationships and communicate effectively with clinicians
Create and maintain Journey charts for each patient
Meet weekly patient visit and phone call expectations and monthly hospice transition goals
Assist clinicians in understanding hospice philosophy, goals, eligibility, and benefits
Assist Hospice and Home Health teams with transitions to Hospice through visits, calls, paperwork, and other tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
Prior home healthcare or related work experience in the healthcare industry preferred
Understanding of the hospice philosophy preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations required
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Pension with 4% employer contribution
15 days PTO
Company-paid life insurance
Disability benefits
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans
Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement
50% tuition discounts for selected courses offered by Purdue and Kaplan