Intake Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Island Home Care in Key West is seeking an Intake Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role. You will receive and analyze referral calls, communicate patient information to teams, and help ensure accurate intake processing.

The position requires 1+ year of office procedures and 1+ year of insurance/medical experience. You will collaborate with clinicians and marketing staff and support patients as they access home health services.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in office procedures.
• 1+ years of insurance/medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic and clinical information from clients, physician's offices, and other referral sources to compile referrals.
• Verify new referring physician licenses on referrals taken in department.
• Research coverage or pay source for each referral and verifies commercial policies and HIQA.
• Educate prospective patients, families, physicians, and hospitals regarding home health services available.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical and marketing staff.

Job description

This position is Full Time, in Key West - Not Eligible for Remote

Explore opportunities with Island Home Care, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Intake Coordinator, you will receive and analyze incoming referral and order calls while effectively communicating patient/referral information to appropriate teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic and clinical information from clients, physician's offices, and other referral sources to compile referrals
• Verify new referring physician licenses on referrals taken in department
• Research coverage or pay source for each referral and verifies commercial policies and HIQA
• Educate prospective patients, families, physicians, and hospitals regarding home health services available
• Serve as a liaison between clinical and marketing staff

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in office procedures
• 1+ years of insurance/medical experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $24.90 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.