Healthcare Intake & Front Desk Specialist

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking an Intake Specialist cum Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and healthcare partners in our Bakersfield office. This role blends front desk duties with intake coordination to ensure a smooth process from referral to admission.

You will verify insurance eligibility, gather documentation, input demographics into the EMR, schedule initial home health assessments, and maintain HIPAA compliance with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in Home Health, Hospice, or Medical Office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic insurance verification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Intake Coordination: receive and process new patient referrals from hospitals, physicians, and facilities.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate with clinical staff, case managers, and physicians to gather necessary documentation.
• Input accurate patient demographics and referral information into the EMR system.
• Schedule initial home health assessments and communicate appointment details with patients/families.
• Follow up on pending documentation to ensure timely admissions.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Receptionist & Office Support: answer and route incoming calls professionally.
• Greet visitors, patients, and family members at the front desk.
• Manage mail, faxing, scanning, and filing of documents.
• Maintain organized patient intake files and office supplies.
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Support management and field staff with administrative coordination.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Compassionate demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR systems (WellSky, Kinnser, Axxess)

Job description

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking an Intake Specialist cum Receptionist to be the first point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and healthcare partners in our Bakersfield office. This role blends front desk duties with intake coordination to ensure a smooth process from referral to admission.

You will verify insurance eligibility, gather documentation, input demographics into the EMR, schedule initial home health assessments, and maintain HIPAA compliance with a