Intake Coordinator

The Carpenter Health Network; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Retirement benefit at no cost

Job summary

The Carpenter Health Network is looking for a full-time Intake Coordinator LPN in Lafayette, LA. In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for home health referrals, verify insurance coverage, and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in a medical office. A Louisiana LPN license is preferred. Enjoy benefits like company stock at no cost, building long-term wealth, and participating in the success you help create every day.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Louisiana preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years as a medical office experience required.
• Good command of MS Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first point of contact for home health referrals.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains payer authorizations.
• Enters referrals into the EMR system accurately.
• Maintains daily referral logs and admission reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills and data entry experience

Goal-oriented

Education

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Louisiana

1-2 years of medical office experience

Experience in medical, home health, or hospice office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

STAT Home Health is excited to offer a full-time Intake Coordinator LPN in Lafayette, LA.

Why Join Us

At STAT Home Health, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner. As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties

• Serves as the first point of contact for internal and external customers regarding home health referrals
• Receives, reviews, and documents patient referrals to ensure eligibility and compliance with coverage criteria
• Verifies insurance coverage, Medicare eligibility, and obtains payer authorizations as needed
• Enters referrals into the EMR system accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinates patient evaluations, admissions, and assigns field staff for initial assessments when directed
• Communicates with Business Development and leadership regarding pending admissions and patients not meeting criteria
• Maintains daily referral logs, admission reports, ROC assignments, and non-admit documentation
• Conducts chart audits during low referral volume periods
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and follows all company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• Supports company core values and performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Louisiana preferred but not required
• Minimum of 1-2 years as a medical office experience
• Computer skills and data entry experience
• Goal-oriented and excellent communication skills
• Good command of MS Office
• Medical, home health or hospice office experience required

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with STAT Home Health. Apply today!