Hospice Coordinator
Company: Impact Healthcare LLC
Location: Fresno
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Role: The Hospice
Coordinator plays a critical role in managing and facilitating
end-of-life care services to ensure patients and their families
receive compassionate, comprehensive support. This position
involves coordinating between healthcare providers, patients,
families, and community resources to develop and implement
individualized care plans that honor the wishes and needs of those
in hospice care. The Hospice Coordinator ensures compliance with
regulatory standards and maintains accurate documentation to
support quality care delivery. By acting as a liaison, the
coordinator fosters effective communication among multidisciplinary
teams to optimize patient comfort and dignity. Minimum
Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience in hospice care,
palliative care, or a related healthcare setting. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support
patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency with
electronic health records (EHR) and standard office software.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with diverse
populations and understanding cultural sensitivities related to
end-of-life care. Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid hospice
benefit regulations. Advanced training in grief counseling or
bereavement support. Demonstrated leadership or case management
experience within a hospice or healthcare environment.
Responsibilities: Coordinate hospice care services by collaborating
with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to develop
and monitor patient care plans. Responsible for coordinating all
aspects of patient admission process, from referral to start of
care. Enters referral/patient information into the electronic
medical record system and other applications as needed. Manage
scheduling and logistics for hospice visits, ensuring timely and
appropriate delivery of care. Maintain detailed and accurate
patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and
organizational policies. Ensures insurance verification and
authorization process is complete for each admission. Maintains
records of all referrals and current status in coordination
process. Skills: The Hospice Coordinator utilizes strong
organizational skills daily to manage complex care schedules and
ensure all patient needs are met promptly. Effective communication
skills are essential for providing clear guidance and emotional
support to patients and families, as well as for coordinating
multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency with electronic health records
and data management tools supports accurate documentation and
compliance with healthcare standards. Additionally, empathy and
cultural competence are vital in delivering sensitive,
patient-centered care that respects diverse backgrounds and
end-of-life preferences.
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