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National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering serves throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter - for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you'll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you're looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.The Access Referral Specialist is a vital member of the Access Center team, serving as the primary point of contact for answering all inbound calls, faxes, and emails from our referral partners, the community, and from Gilchrist staff which ensures the highest quality customer service in all referral development and management. This role supports the delivery of exceptional customer service and coordinates referral development and patient access for all Gilchrist service lines, including hospice, palliative care, and geriatric medical services. The Access Referral Specialist works under the supervision of the Access Center Manager, to ensure the delivery of high quality, professional, compassionate services in accordance with the mission and core values of Gilchrist. The Access Referral Specialist is accountable for establishing and maintaining relationships with patients, families, and referral sources responding to all customer requests and concerns; while possessing strong organizational skills, with emphasis on accurate and thorough documentation with a high degree of accuracy. The Access Referral Specialist facilitates the admission and appointment scheduling process for hospice patients, serving as the primary point of contact for referral sources. The Access Referral Specialist works cohesively with all organizational disciplines to facilitate hospice, palliative, and geriatric medical service admissions. The Access Referral Specialist will verify insurance coverage for all patients with Medicare/Medicaid and identify all applicable commercial insurance plans and coordinate with the clinical team for concurrent care review as needed. The Access Referral Specialist will utilize DocuSign to obtain signatures for patient consents and other required documentation as needed. The Access Referral Specialist will assist field staff with uploading documents to the EMR and obtaining consent signatures as requested. The Access Referral Specialist is cross-trained to perform the role of the Bed Coordinator when needed. The Access Referral Specialist will monitor the admission appointments for all Gilchrist entities for completeness, geographic efficiency and nurse schedules. The Access Referral Specialist will assist the Access Center Manager with revising workflows/processes, Epic reporting, and Epic Dashboard and Workqueue management. The Access Referral Specialist will be responsible for participating in mentoring and leadership development classes offered by the organization to enhance and expand their leadership skills. The Access Referral Specialist will manage data, and must be proficient in Windows, Excel, and Word interfaces. The Access Referral Specialist will be proficient in all Gilchrist programs.EducationHigh School or the equivalent. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. ExperienceMinimum of 3 years' experience with hospice or equivalent experience in a complex health care call center required. Working knowledge of the health care environment and terminology preferred. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong phone skills to include excellent verbal and active listening.Able to manage conflict and resolve concerns from the community.Able to work well with other departments.Knowledge and ability to understand and accurately verify insurance benefits Medicare/Medicaid and all commercial insurance payors required .Prior experience with DocuSign or equivalent tool to obtain signatures for patient consents and other required documentation as needed.Understanding of the Condition of Participation, CHAP and other regulatory requirements for admission to hospice, palliative and geriatric servicesAbility to effectively work with nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and others.Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy and reliabilityStrong computer skills Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated empathy, genuine concern, and passion for helping customers.Strong assessment skills to identify the customer's needs, clarify information, research issues, and provide resources and information that best meet assessed needs.Adept at EPIC and able to make recommendations for build outs to meet needs, run reports, analyze data, and implement process improvement changes to improve quality of services.Ability to work on site and in emergency weather and other situations required. Licensures, CertificationsN/APrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Is knowledgeable about all Gilchrist programs and services and assists callers to enroll in the best program to meet their needs.Is knowledgeable of and is proficient in all regulatory requirements for our all Gilchrist programs and servicesSchedule visits for all inquiry and referral callers for all Gilchrist programs and servicesAccurately records referral information for business tracking and managementFollow policies and procedures for admissions managementSchedule admission visits within required timeframesConducts impeccable follow through for and with customers including both internal and external customersDemonstrates impeccable customer service and achieves targets for metricsMaintain accurate pending referral list and communicationDispatch visits to Gilchrist providers, Access RN's and Hospital LiaisonsDispatch information and coordinate visit schedules for visiting pre-admission staffAssures timely follow-up on all pending patients and non-admitsFacilitate processing of admission documents from referral call through transfer to appropriate care teamDocument all call information according to standard operating procedures within the Epic recordCommunicate prospective patient updates to appropriate referral sources and internal stakeholders for unit placementCommunicate with referral source, DME, pharmacy and other vendors to process all certifications, orders, and required admission informationCoordinates patient services such as scheduling ambulances and home medical equipment needed for a complete and safe admission to service. Is trained in bed management and can fill in as needed in this role.Mentors and trains new team members in all aspects of the workProvides feedback and coaching to all assigned mentees.Enter prospective and admitted patient demographic information and status updates in the Epic databaseObtain information and accurately complete all documentation, forms and logs for referral calls and admissions processing. All data entered into the Epic systemWorks the Epic work queue's as outlined in standard work documents Helps resolve referral and admissions management issues and complaints through direct communication with referral sources and admissions team. Escalates unresolved issues to the Access Center ManagerWorks on special projects that are important to area/process improvementReverifies physician licensure as neededMake follow-up calls for referral inquiries within required timeEnsures compliance with all state, federal and CHAP requirementsGenerates and electronically files appropriate patient-related information for the medical record consistent with company policy and regulatory requirementsRuns Daily Epic Admission and Referral Reports, monitors and maintains the Epic Pending Admission report.Physical RequirementsAbility to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when typing, proofreading, and completing assignments and driving.Ability to lift up to ten (10) pounds maximum and occasionally lift and/or carry small item Ability to stand and walk occasionally to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.Working ConditionsNormal office environmentPay RangeFinal salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.