Home Health Intake Coordinator (Office Based)

Safe Life Home Health Care; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Rewarding work environment

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Safe Life Home Healthcare in Lombard, IL is seeking a dedicated Home Health Intake Coordinator to manage patient referrals and streamline transitions into our care programs. The role requires organization, compassion, and the ability to coordinate with healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

Responsibilities include processing referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, coordinating initial assessments, scheduling staff, maintaining patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate degree in healthcare preferred.
• Experience in healthcare administration, especially in home health.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process new patient referrals and gather required clinical information.
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility for home health services.
• Coordinate initial assessments and facilitate admission paperwork.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Schedule appropriate care staff based on patient needs.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and company policies.
• Track referral sources and assist with relationship management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Kinnser EMR

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in healthcare

Tools

Kinnser EMR

Job description

Location Lombard Illinois

Type Full Time (Hourly Position)

About us Safe Life Home Healthcare, a CHAP-certified company established in 2010, is dedicated to serving elders in our community with the goal of preventing rehospitalizations. With a 4-star patient satisfaction rating, we're looking for detail-oriented professionals to join our mission-driven team.

Position Overview

We seek a dedicated Home Health Intake Coordinator to manage patient referrals and facilitate smooth transitions into our care programs. This role requires someone who is organized, compassionate, and able to coordinate effectively with healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process new patient referrals and gather required clinical information
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility for home health services
• Coordinate initial assessments and facilitate admission paperwork
• Communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and families
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Schedule appropriate care staff based on patient needs
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and company policies
• Track referral sources and assist with relationship management

Qualification

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in healthcare or related field preferred
• Experience in healthcare administration, especially in home health settings
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency with electronic health records and office software - training in working with Kinnser EMR is preferred.

Advantages

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• Rewarding work environment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Pay

based on experience

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (weekend as needed)

Expected Hours

40 hours per week

Experience

• Home health experience: 1 year (required)