Job Description

JSSA Hospice is looking for an Intake Specialist to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

The weekend Intake Specialist supports the weekend Clinical Manager and field staff with all administrative tasks. Takes referrals via phone, fax or email and enters them into the EMR Audits admissions forms for compliance, obtains certifications and past medical history from physicians, faxes orders, and manages medical records. Evaluates appropriateness of all referrals for information visit/admission assessments. Refers to other community resources and JSSA as appropriate. Triages needs of hospice nurses while in the field with clinical questions. Acts as an ambassador for the Hospice Program and our organization when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.

Position Qualifications:

Strong written and oral communications skills Minimum 2 years in a medical administrative position LPN preferred Home care /hospice related admin support experience preferred Proficient MS Office 365 skills Excellent customer service skills Strong organizational skills

We offer:

Hourly rate range $25-28. 403(b) retirement savings plan with match Hybrid work environment (combination of remote and in-office as needed) Many opportunities for personal growth and professional development Collaborative work environment Hybrid

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D