Hospice of the Chesapeake, a leader in end-of-life care, has clinical career opportunities at all skill levels. Because our work impacts the quality of life of people who are seriously ill and those who love them, we seek special employees who are technically skilled, possess superior interpersonal skills and wish to enthusiastically contribute to our culture of caring.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Medical Records Manager - Responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all aspects of the Medical Records Department and for performing audits of clinical records in coordination with QI/QAPI projects.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience required.  Bachelor's degree in Management or Health Information Management preferred.  Minimum of five years of experience in medical records management or related field.  Strong background in electronic medical records.  Minimum two years of supervisory experience.  Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and other community programs and resources.  Strong relationship building skills.  Demonstrated supervisory skills.  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Strong computer skills including a demonstrated understanding of electronic records management, databases, keyboarding and technology training.  Comprehensive knowledge of Allscripts strongly preferred.

LPN/Intake Coordinator - The LPN/Intake Coordinator's primary focus is to take referrals and schedule admissions and liaison visits.  Orders durable medical equipment (DME), provides appropriate information and completes all paperwork and records.  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Current LPN licensure required.  Minimum of one year of experience in a customer service related position.  Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Vice President for Philanthropy - Will provide leadership in the building and expansion of individual, corporate and major gift programs; implement and evaluate fundraising goals with an emphasis on major and planned giving, as well as a capital campaign.  Bachelor's degree  required with at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit fundraising and philanthropy administration.  Experience in a hospice or health care setting desirable.  Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.  Demonstrated budget management experience.  Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of hospice care.  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Current knowledge of management/administration; applicable federal, state and local regulations and statutes governing hospice operations and patient care.  Professional maturity that sets the tone daily in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.  High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.

Informatics Nurse - Responsible for analyzing, recommending, implementing, testing and evaluating current and new applications for the automation of clinical operations and medical records. 

The Informatics nurse is also responsible for developing, implementing and presenting Allscripts training to enable clinical staff to use electronic recordkeeping both in the office and in the field in an effective and efficient manner.  In addition, the Informatics Nurse is responsible for functioning as a member of the Quality, Compliance and Education team and to provide support for all functions of that team, including compliance issues, regulatory audits, medical records audits, emergency management, QAPI and training.  Bachelor's of Nursing from an accredited program and a current Maryland license.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.  Minimum of five years nursing experience with at least one year of experience using Clinical Information systems; some experience in hospice care and teaching/training strongly preferred.  Demonstrated expertise in clinical technology programs with Allscripts experience highly desirable.  Basic competency in word processing, graphics, database management, and reporting software are required.  Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Demonstrated skills creating and implementing clinical training programs, including a working knowledge of adult learning techniques, current clinical standards and strong presentation skills.  Demonstrates knowledge and application of JCAHO, OSHA, CDD and APIC guidelines, regulatory standards and applicable state and federal regulations.

Hospice of the Chesapeake requires background and reference checks for all positions and drug screening for all clinical positions. 

For more information, information on other positions or to apply, please contact Maggie Kiewitt at 443.837.3371 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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