Intake Care Representative- Evernorth- Remote

The Cigna Group; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group's CarepathRx division seeks an Intake Care Representative to guide patients through the intake process, coordinate referrals, and support care coordination. You will handle inquiries from patients and providers with a focus on accuracy and patient experience.

Hours are Monday–Friday 9am–6pm EST with rotating shifts; some weekend coverage. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare/medical reception or related experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Commitment to confidentiality and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for patients, responding to calls and providing professional support throughout the intake process.
• Help patients understand next steps, gather information, and connect them with care teams.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound communication with patients, providers, hospitals, and offices regarding referrals and care coordination.
• Assist onboarding by collecting and entering referral information accurately.
• Triage and route referrals, orders, and documentation to appropriate teams.
• Coordinate home health services based on patient needs and insurance requirements.
• Verify treatment timelines including first dose and home infusion scheduling.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Intake Care Representative- Evernorth (Infusion/Enteral)

Make a Meaningful Difference in Patient Care

At CarepathRx, part of Evernorth Health Services, we are ambitious, compassionate experts dedicated to advancing specialty pharmacy and infusion services. As an Intake Care Representative, you will be a trusted first point of contact for patients, providers, hospitals, and referral partners. This role involves handling inbound calls from patients, helping them navigate the referral and intake process while ensuring accurate information is collected and care can begin without delay. If you are organized, compassionate, and thrive in a customer-focused healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST, rotating shift (some weekend/holiday coverage 8am-4:30pm EST)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, responding to calls and providing timely, professional support throughout the intake process.
• Help patients understand next steps, gather required information, and connect them with the appropriate care teams to support a positive patient experience.
• Handle inbound and outbound communication with patients, providers, hospitals, physician offices, and healthcare facilities regarding referrals and care coordination.
• Support timely patient onboarding by gathering, reviewing, and entering referral information accurately into company systems.
• Receive and triage referral packets, medical orders, and supporting documentation to the appropriate teams for processing.
• Coordinate home health services based on patient needs, geographic location, and insurance requirements.
• Verify patient treatment timelines, including first-dose administration and home infusion scheduling needs.
• Upload and maintain accurate patient records and documentation within the medical record system.
• Partner with Intake Coordinators and nurses to ensure referrals move efficiently through the intake process.
• Communicate referral updates and pending items to appropriate team members to help prevent delays in care.
• Facilitate the accurate transfer of insurance information to Insurance Verification teams.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Support departmental operations through administrative tasks, phone support, and document distribution as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on quality, accuracy, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare, medical office, pharmacy, home health, or related healthcare support environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting referral management, patient intake, home infusion, specialty pharmacy, or care coordination workflows.
• Experience working with electronic medical records or healthcare management systems.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 17.88 – 26 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.

• 401(k)
• company paid life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
• paid holidays
• leaves of absence

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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