Per diem Intake Information Coordinator - REMOTE

By the Bay Health • Larkspur, CO

3h • $25 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.
The Intake/Information Coordinator is responsible for coordinating referral sources to facilitate the admission of the patient to home care services. This position is responsible for managing administrative aspects of the patient intake process, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources, responding to customer requests and concerns, and managing the insurance verification and authorization process. The position provides information to potential agency patients and referral sources regarding the home health services of the agencies in compliance with organization policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing clerical/administrative tasks in a healthcare setting or related position preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs daily patient referral and intake operations, including implementation of intake policies
• Assumes responsibility for assessing initial patient needs for all disciplines
• Scheduling visits for field staff
• Ensures patients admissions are according to state, federal and Joint Commission referral /intake regulatory requirements
• Maintain current documentation in computerized clinical records according to agency policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED