AmberCare Hospice is seeking a Bridge Coordinator to join their growing team in Albuquerque. This position works closely with our Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice teams to ensure a seamless transition for our patients within our care continuum.

Location: Based in Albuquerque providing support to our teams throughout New Mexico.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Bonus Eligible
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Associates Degree in marketing, business administration, or other related fields is preferred. Acceptable combination of experience and/or training may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Preferred- Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program with current license to practice in the state.
• Current CPR Certification.
• At least two years’ experience in a homecare, hospice and/or healthcare related field preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely.
• Strong technology skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful, delicate, and confidential situations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to keep good relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and other business partners.
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and monitor patients within our care continuum who are at risk for needing end-of-life care.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with our internal care partners to help patients receive the right level of care timely.
• Provide prompt response and timely communication regarding all internal Palliative Care and Hospice inquiries.
• Facilitates Goals of Care discussions with potential patients and families.
• Work closely with both Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice teams to ensure a seamless transition within our care continuum and timely initiation of care.
• Communicates with internal and community providers concerning bridge patient’s eligibility for hospice.
• Participate in internal and community patient and provider education.
• Assist with finding alternative services when patients are not a candidate for services.
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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