LVN Intake Coordinator

Pennant Group•Concord, CA

3d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service – it’s a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered. Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate LVN Intake Coordinator to join our team! As an Intake Coordinator with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Active California LVN license
2+ years of intake experience in the health care setting, home health experience preferred.
2+ years of EMR system experience, Home Care Home Base experience preferred.
Demonstrates good communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
Demonstrates autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Direct all daily patient referral and intake operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of intake policies.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and Joint Commission referral/intake regulatory requirements.
Direct the implementation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure patients are admitted in accordance with policy.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources.
Ensure seamless transition of patients to home care by providing direct oversight of patient education and preparation for home care, plan of care initiation, and coordination of care with multiple service providers.
Ensure maximum third-party reimbursement through direct oversight of insurance verification and authorization processes.
Negotiate service pricing with insurance Case Managers and other payers within established financial and credit parameters.
Assist the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation of an annual budget for the intake department and monitor allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.
Build and monitors community and customer perceptions of Emblem Home Health and Hospice as a high-quality provider of services.
Gather, collate, and report referral statistics including key customer referral trends.
Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of Home Health contractual relationships and ensures that patients are admitted according to contract provisions.
Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assists referral sources in accessing community resources should services not be provided by Seaport Scripps Home Health.