Hospice Intake Specialist

Company: Larry H. Miller Senior Health
Location: Sandy
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: A Hospice Intake Specialist collects, verifies, and enters patient information to ensure timely and accurate initiation of hospice services. Responsibilities and Duties: Verify patient eligibility and benefits via phone and online portals for Medicare and various insurance plans Complete intake for new patient admissions in the EHR system and schedule initial care visits Obtain required authorizations for services prior to admission Contact patients prior to admission to obtain and verify information and notify them of any financial responsibility, when applicable Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with agency staff Establish and maintain positive working relationships with agency staff and coworkers Support organizational culture by promoting a Friendly, Positive, and Excellence-Focused environment Perform other duties as assigned Requirements: Competencies: To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies: Proficiency in verbal, written, and computer skills Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up abilities Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently Job Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of medical office experience required Knowledge of home health and/or hospice operations preferred Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move about Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Schedule: • Full-Time • 8 Hour Shifts • Weekends/Saturdays/Holidays

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