Intake Coordinator - Home Health Agency
We are looking for an Intake Coordinator to manage all referrals to the agency. This includes responding to referral sources, verifying patient benefits, entering patient demographic information into EMR, staffing/scheduling clinicians. A successful Intake Coordinator should be very organized and detail oriented. Also, able to multi-task and and communicate effectively to staff and patient/families.
Responsibilities
- The Intake Coordinator position encompasses intake coordination & scheduling in the Northern Virginia area
- Ensures agency referrals meet admission criteria as determined by regulation and policy (qualifying service, skilled need, homebound, as appropriate)
- Communicates effectively with referral sources, agencies, associates and patients
- Receives, clarifies and documents physician orders for referral
- Schedules all incoming referrals based on patient needs, staffing availability, and geography
- The Intake Coordinator is responsible to meet agency admission goals along with the Agency Director and Home Care Marketing team
- Ensures the verification of all physical licensure and registrations. Notifies the Office Manager/administrator of any physicians under disciplinary investigation. Maintains hard copy of physician’s license verification
- Keeps accurate weekly statistics and census and makes timely census corrections pertaining to admissions and discharges. Report daily statistics to Office Manager/Administrator
- Organizes and maintains the daily administrative functions of the office
- Organizes and maintains administrative files
- Types correspondence and develops forms as directed
- Assists with other clerical staff as deemed necessary by the Office Manager/Administrator
Skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Kinnser is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
