Hospice Coordinator-Oakland Hospital

Employment Type: Full time. Shift: Description: Clinical Hospice Coordinator – Covering referrals for Trinity Health Oakland Hospital-Pontiac. Facilitates hospital-to-home transitions by coordinating referrals to hospice services, ensuring timely, effective patient placement. Serves as a key liaison between hospital staff, physicians, patients, and families—providing education on services, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring a smooth continuum of care. Contributes to relationship development within acute care settings and supports growth initiatives. Responsibilities Coordinate and manage hospital referrals, ensuring timely follow-up and service initiation Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and secure physician orders Educate healthcare teams, patients, and families on home care/hospice services Verify insurance coverage and communicate financial responsibilities Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with all regulations and policies Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff and referral sources Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support business development efforts Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Graduate of an approved clinical program; current state clinical license preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care, healthcare sales/marketing, customer service, or related field Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation Strong verbal and written communication skills Commitment to organizational mission, ethics, and compliance standards Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic