Hospice Journey Counselor at Bankers Healthcare Group

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, HospiceIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Prior home healthcare or relative work experience in the healthcare industry preferred
Understanding of the hospice philosophy preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Journey patient census and referrals for the assigned area from Journey candidate list, Journey Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, Clinicians, and other sources
Review all assigned patient charts to determine eligibility and appropriateness for the Hospice benefit and prepare for conversations with the patient, family, and/or caregivers
Make initial phone calls to all new Journey referrals to schedule home visits as well as follow-up calls to maintain contact with the patient and assess patient decline
Conduct patient visits for building a relationship with the patient and/or family and in-depth discussion of the hospice benefit when appropriate
Maintain Journey patient charts, documenting all Journey visits and contacts in Journey Visit/Phone call notes or as Coordination notes when applicable
Build relationships with and maintain effective communication with Clinicians to ensure effective collaboration for addressing patient needs
Ensure that Journey charts are created and maintained for each Journey patient
Meet and exceed if possible, expectations for weekly patient visits, weekly patient phone calls, and monthly transitions to hospice care
Assist clinicians in a more accurate understanding of the philosophy, goals, eligibility, and benefits of Hospice care
Assist the Hospice and/or Home Health team in efficient transitions to Hospice in whatever capacity may be needed, whether in extra visits, calls, paperwork, or any other task

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

patient counselingend-of-life planninghospice carepatient eligibility assessmentreferral managementhome visitschart documentationclinician collaborationphone outreachcaregiver support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for the Hospice Journey Counselor role?

The base pay is $19.00-$21.00 per hour, plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement, with a fixed maximum cap of $21.00.

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This is not a remote position; it requires working in the Warrendale, PA office location.

What qualifications are required for the Hospice Journey Counselor?

A high school diploma/GED is required. Prior home healthcare or related work experience in the healthcare industry and understanding of the hospice philosophy are preferred.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement with 401K and pension with 4% company match, and 15 days of PTO.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.

Bankers Healthcare Group

Provides premium loan financing solutions

About Bankers Healthcare Group

Working at this company offers the unique opportunity to be part of a team that is crucial in providing diverse financial solutions, including premium loan financing, credit cards, and risk management services. Leveraging advanced data analytics and technology, employees are poised to lead in the origination of over $8 billion in loan solutions, highlighting a culture that strives for excellence and innovation in the financial services sector.

201 E Las Olas Blvd #1110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USAHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

$1.9MTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% coverage of monthly health insurance premiums

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance sponsored by BHG

Short- and long-term disability

Virtual counseling sessions sponsored by BHG

401(k) program with 6% company match

Additional PTO for new mothers and fathers

15 days off during first 2 years

Quarterly bonuses

Monthly award ceremonies with bonus opportunities

Training & certification courses sponsored by BHG

Leadership courses led by BHG executive team

Volunteer opportunities arranged by BHG

Access to remote trainers and nutritionists

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