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MJHS

Nurse Practitioner

Rochester, NY

$140K - $150K/yr

Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children ... Our MJHS Medical Associates, P.C. is a group of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, RN Case ...

MJHS

Nurse Practitioner

Rochester, NY · On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children ... Our MJHS Medical Associates, P.C. is a group of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, RN Case ...

Aaron Manor

Director of Nursing

Fairport, NY · On-site

$120 - $129/hr

... Medical Rehabilitation, Secured Memory Care, Long Term Care, Respite and Hospice Care in a ... and CNAs. * · Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with CMS regulations and NYS 10 ...

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How much do medical assistant hospice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical assistant hospice in Rochester, NY is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medical Assistant Hospice vs Medical Assistant Palliative Care?

AspectMedical Assistant HospiceMedical Assistant Palliative Care
CertificationsCPR, Medical Assistant CertificationCPR, Medical Assistant Certification
Work EnvironmentHospice facilities, home care, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, outpatient palliative services
Employer & IndustryHospice agencies, end-of-life care providersHospitals, specialty clinics, palliative care teams

Medical Assistant Hospice and Medical Assistant Palliative Care share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in healthcare settings focused on patient comfort. However, Medical Assistant Hospice primarily focuses on end-of-life care, while Medical Assistant Palliative Care emphasizes symptom management for chronic illnesses. Both roles support patient well-being but differ in their scope and patient population.

Can a medical assistant work in hospice?

Yes, medical assistants can work in hospice settings, providing support with patient care, documentation, and administrative tasks. They often assist with basic clinical duties under the supervision of healthcare professionals and may need specialized training or certifications for hospice care environments.

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Infographic showing various Medical Assistant Hospice job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,818 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Hospice Intake RN - Weekend [Part Time]

Webster, NY • On-site

Highland Hospital of Rochester
Outpatient Health Care • 1 - 5K employees
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$22.56 - $43.72/hr

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Location
UR Medicine Home Care
Salary
$22.56 - $43.72
Description
Position Summary: Provide triage for patient/family phone calls and coordinate any necessary follow up with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) team. Initiates home care referrals over the phone from physician offices, hospitals, SNF, community agencies and community at large. Serves as a customer resource and arranges appointments for evaluation as necessary. Provides comprehensive support for field clinicians, patients, families, providers, managers and internal staff.
Schedule: 2x10- Saturday & Sunday, 8 am to 6pm *
Must be able to train fulltime in office and in field to be brought up to speed for 30 days*
Responsibilities
Qualified individuals must be capable of performing the following essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Triage:
  • Triages calls from hospice patients and families/caregivers to gather information related to patient/family needs and/or symptom management.
  • Provides nursing education to patients/caregivers based on patients' plan of care and IDG recommendations.
  • Addresses medication inquiries/refills/changes, DME and supply needs, or need for home visit by a hospice nurse.
Referral Management:
  • Obtains and completes referrals over the phone for UR Medicine Hospice services. Identifies and documents the hospice focus of care, hospice diagnosis, prognosis, and essential demographic information.
  • Ensure insurance payors have been verified.
  • Communicates and coordinates referral process with the interdisciplinary team at UR Medicine Hospice and at institutions, as well as with patients/families. Involves patient and family support system in the referral process to assure the maximum involvement in patient care needs at home, if appropriate.
  • Ensures documentation meets regulatory, institution and agency/departmental standards.
  • Referrals are timely, accurate, and complete and communicated to the hospice team.
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) activities to include referral entry, name changes, demographic changes, NTUCs and processing deaths.
Scheduling:
  • Coordinates field staff schedules utilizing EMR scheduling tool. Ensure patients are scheduled for home visits according to departmental standards and processes.
  • Assist nurses with arranging unscheduled visits daily as needed.
  • Schedule and/or assist nurses with scheduling evaluation and admission visits for hospice enrollments in all settings as needed.
  • Provides weekend staff with scheduling needs to ensure timely admissions and/or patient visit needs.
Compliance:
  • Comply with agency and regulatory standards.
  • Completes required/mandatory in-services, professional licensing requirements, employer and institutional requirements.
  • Answers phone calls within agency standard guidelines.
  • Read and respond to emails throughout workday.
  • Comply with Corporate Compliance standards including confidentiality and HIPPA requirements.
  • Comply with safe work practices (ergonomics, OSHA).
  • Shares in responsibility for team maintenance of logs, statistics, and report corrections.
  • Take responsibility for professional and personal growth and development.
  • Attend team meetings and in-services.
  • Participates in mentoring/training new staff.
  • Attends educational opportunities and shares knowledge with others.
  • Works with team to assure maximal efficiency of resources.
  • Takes initiative in problem solving issues.
  • Responsible for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) established by their manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.
*Note: The above information on this job has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Qualifications
Education & Experience - Applicants must possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience:
  • Education: A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing, who is a Licensed New York State Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Experience:
    • Licensed New York State Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of experience in Home Care in a CHHA or related experience. Hospice experience preferred.
    • Experience in interviewing, assessment, communication, negotiating and decision-making skills.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Credential Requirements
  • Licensed New York State Registered Nurse (RN)

Salary Range: $22.56 - $43.72
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EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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