St Joseph Hospice in New Orleans LA is hiring an IntakeAuthorization Coordinator LPN We invite you to become a part of one of the fastest growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies that spans across six states and employs over 2400 healthcare professionals Our vast network of healthcare providers allows us to provide optimal patient care and seamless transition across service lines St Joseph Hospice offers you excellent compensation comprehensive benefits package including dentalhealthlife insurance 401 K Retirement Plan Paid Time Off and Holidays growth opportunities and more Essential duties include Manage all aspects of the patient intake process including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sourcesRespond to customer requests and concernsManage the insurance verification and authorization processOrganize work and complete assignments in a timely mannerSchedule patient visits and follow up on patient issues and MD ordersQualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of LouisianaHospice experience requiredStrong Hospice experience in order to supply support in qualifying appropriate patient during intake processProfessional behavior to have clinically supportive conversations with patients and families to create an ease in the hospice admission processExceptional People providing Exceptional Care All inquiries will be kept confidential EOE