Intake Coordinator - Home Health & Hospice
"Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care"
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- Location
- Holladay, Utah
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
- Competitive compensation.
- Health insurance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.
- Consistent daytime hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The opportunity to be part of a growing healthcare organization.
- A rewarding position where your work makes a meaningful difference.
- Receive, review, and process incoming home health and hospice referrals.
- Gather and verify required patient information, physician orders, medical records, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with referral sources to obtain missing or additional information.
- Verify insurance coverage and coordinate authorization requirements as applicable.
- Enter and maintain accurate referral and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Track referral status and provide timely updates to referral sources and internal team members.
- Help coordinate timely admissions and start-of-care scheduling with the clinical team.
- Ensure referrals are processed in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for referral sources, patients, and families.
- Communicate effectively with hospitals, physician offices, case managers, discharge planners, and other healthcare professionals.
- Respond promptly to referral inquiries, phone calls, and electronic communications.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and scheduling staff regarding patient admissions and service availability.
- Provide compassionate, helpful communication to patients and families navigating the admission process.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral partners through responsiveness, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Maintain accurate and organized referral records and intake documentation.
- Monitor pending referrals and follow up to help prevent delays in care.
- Assist with tracking referral activity, admissions, and related reports.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve intake processes, communication, and workflow efficiency.
- Support additional intake and administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Previous experience in healthcare intake, referral coordination, medical office administration, or a related role preferred.
- Home health or hospice experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, physician orders, and healthcare documentation.
- Experience with insurance verification and authorization processes preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple referrals and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
- Proficiency in computer systems, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork.