Intake Coordinator (LVN)

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**