Home Health Intake Coordinator

Choice Rehab LLC • Federal Way, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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).

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and appropriately document 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• Holiday Pay - 7 Holidays Observed: New Year's, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• 401 (K) option with company contribution up to 3% match - vested immediately
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Pre-tax savings opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed