
Intake Coordinator
Required skills
- patient referral process
- start of care
- receiving referrals
- verifying insurance benefits
- obtaining authorizations
- entering patient data
- EMR
- payor source
- insurance authorizations
- initial certifications
Nice to have
- third party payers
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medical Field background
- medical terminology
- LVN/LPN
Role summary
The Home Health Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing the initial patient referral process, serving as the primary contact between healthcare providers, families, and clinical teams to ensure a smooth start of care. Key duties include receiving referrals, verifying insurance benefits, securing necessary authorizations, and accurately inputting patient information into EMR systems. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in referral intake, third-party payers, Medicare/Medicaid, and medical terminology. A background in the medical field and possession of a valid driver's license and auto insurance are also preferred.
A Home Health Intake Coordinator manages the initial patient referral process, acting as the key liaison between hospitals, physicians, families, and clinical staff to ensure a seamless start of care. They are responsible for receiving referrals, verifying insurance benefits, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering patient data into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
As a Intake Referral Coordinator, you will:
Receives and appropriately documents new referrals in a timely manner.
Verifies each patient’s payor source and maintains and tracks insurance authorizations and initial certifications.
Participates in coordinating care with Nursing Supervisors, patients, and the interdisciplinary group.
Provides effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources.
Responds to Agency and patient needs in a professional and creative manner.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Requirements
Minimum one year of experience in referral intake is preferred
Experience with third party payers, Medicare and Medicaid highly desirable
Medical Field background preferred, including familiarity with medical terminology
Excellent computer and customer service skills
LVN/LPN preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Auto Insurance
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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