Hospice Liaison
Company: HOSPICE OF EL PASO, INC
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: PURPOSE OF POSITION
To be an educational resource for healthcare professionals, to seek
out marketing opportunities for Hospice El Paso, to maintain
positive relationships with clients, potential referral sources
with a focus to build census, increase market share and to improve
community knowledge of Hospice services. The Hospice Liaison is
primarily engaged in establishing and building relationships with
professional providers in the El Paso community and is responsible
for working within the healthcare community to: assure that
professionals are aware of the scope of Hospice services and have
an understanding of admission criteria; have knowledge of an
information on community resources available to non-funded
patients; effectively present the Hospice program of care; and
assist in assuring that open and effective communication channels
exist to facilitate the provision of the best possible in-home
palliative services for patients and their families. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Listed below is an outline of the major
duties and responsibilities that will be required. Administrative
authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform
the assigned duties under the supervision of the Operations Officer
are delegated to the Hospice Liaison. Every effort has been made to
provide a position description that is as complete as possible. The
duties outlined herein are not considered complete and final, and
are not the only duties the Hospice Liaison will be required to
perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
is a logical assignment to the position. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Executes and follows a written plan designed in
cooperation with the Operations Officer for contacting healthcare
professionals to share information (educate the staff and patients)
about Hospice availability and the benefits of Hospice services.
Contacts assigned physicians and facilities in a systematic manner
through frequent short visits to discuss patients and the
applicability of Hospice services to meet their needs. Meets
weekly, and as appropriate, with the Hospice team to obtain
information for use in communication with referring professionals
and their staff. Maintains a daily log of contacts, activities and
the nature of discussions. Prepares weekly reports for the
Operations Officer demonstrating the number and quality of
contacts. Maintains a mailing list of professionals for
newsletters, greeting cards, invitations to Hospice functions, etc.
Makes presentations to groups in the medical, educational and
general communities (example: in-services with a registered nursing
team leader or social workers for nursing homes). Coordinates
requests for in-service educational meetings with the Operations
Officer. May perform the following patient support services:
Introduces Hospice care to the patient/family at a contracted
hospital or nursing facility Obtains initial paperwork from the
patient/family Assists the staff at the hospital/nursing facility
to expedite the care process by making copies of specified
information and delivering this to Hospice. Works directly with
providers to identify and solve problems. Refers difficult or
complicated problems identified in the professional community to
the Operations Officer. Facilitates the exchange of information and
the flow of paperwork between the Hospice office and practitioners
and facilities in assigned territory. Works with the Operations
Officer in the planning and implementation process to enhance
agency marketing goals, market penetration and the development of
marketing materials which best represent Hospice El Paso. Attends
and participates in intra-agency and other professional meetings
and conferences (example: professional education seminars/events;
assist with the Black, Hispanic, and Greater Chamber of Commerce
events; assist with the Medical Advisory meeting each quarter and
Symposium) to network and develop relationships which will benefit
Hospice El Paso. Functions independently, demonstrates personal
integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with
other personnel under varying circumstances. Has knowledge of and
follows Hospice policies and procedures. Maintains a professional
appearance. Displays a consistent positive attitude. Demonstrates
Values of Hospice: PROFESSIONALISM * RESPECT * NURTURANCE *
COMMUNICATION * CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 20. Adheres to Hospice El
Paso Mission and Value Statement. 21. Performs other duties as
assigned. COMMUNICATION Establishes and maintains effective
communication and a cooperative manner with patient/family members,
physicians, professionals and support staff working in hospitals,
nursing facilities, foster homes, and other related facilities as
required by position. Uses tact and sensitivity in communicating
with patients/families, physicians, professionals and support staff
working in hospitals, nursing facilities, foster homes, and related
facilities as required by position Communicate effectively, both
verbally and in writing, with all levels of personnel in the
Agency. Complies with HIPAA standards by abiding with minimum
Protected Health Information necessary to perform job description
responsibilities. Access level 2 – Select, insert, update.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attends and participates in in-service
education classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled.
Attends conferences and workshops as approved. Involved in
community/civic health matters/projects. Attends ethics and
compliance training and maintains compliance with the Corporate
Compliance Program. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience High
School Graduate, Bachelor’ Degree desirable – may consider
equivalent experience. Prior experience in customer services, sales
or marketing, preferably in a medical environment. Technical/Other
Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent
written and oral presentation skills. Organized and detail
oriented. Manages time effectively, meets deadlines. Must be able
to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the
employee to accurately understand and communicate information as
needed to safely and efficiently perform job duties Persistent and
goal oriented. Personal vehicle available for transportation during
work hours and personal phone. Valid driver’s license and auto
insurance as required by the state of Texas. WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in well lighted ventilated office areas, hospitals, nursing
facilities, foster homes and patient homes. Able to work beyond
normal working hours, weekends, holidays, as necessary. Subject to
frequent interruptions. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset
patients, family member, as well as encounters with emotionally
upset personnel, who are reacting to personal or patient-related
matters. An ability to understand and deal with others needs and
feelings is essential. Drives between office and hospitals, nursing
facilities and foster homes. Exposure Level II: Job does not
routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but
exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of
employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically fit and able to work
in a variety of settings and locations, primarily in well
lighted/ventilated areas. Able to cope with the mental and
emotional stress of the position. Sits, bends, lifts, and moves
intermittently during working hours. Lifts and move items,
generally not to exceed 20lbs. Possesses sight/hearing senses or
uses prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to
meet the requirements of the position. Requirements:
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