Home Health Intake Coordinator: Weekend Rotations

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a California-licensed LVN to organize and coordinate daily intake/referral processes for our home health agency, ensuring timely initiation of care per physician orders and regulatory guidelines.

The role links hospital case management, medical group physicians, hospice, and home infusion services to coordinate complex patient needs. Weekend rotations and insurance coordination are essential parts of the position.

Qualifications

• Empathy, courtesy and compassion in difficult situations.
• Clear communication with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to adapt approach when interacting with colleagues and the public.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotations.
• Basic knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal and HMO limitations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily intake/referral processes for home health to ensure timely initiation of care.
• Act as liaison between hospital case management, physicians and home health services.
• Coordinate complex patient issues related to home care services.
• Verify insurance and obtain authorizations for services.
• Manage referrals and triage inquiries according to agency criteria.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Insurance knowledge

Education

LVN license (CA)

Job description

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a California-licensed LVN to organize and coordinate daily intake/referral processes for our home health agency, ensuring timely initiation of care per physician orders and regulatory guidelines.

The role links hospital case management, medical group physicians, hospice, and home infusion services to coordinate complex patient needs. Weekend rotations and insurance coordination are essential parts of the position.