Intake Coordinator

Personal Touch Home Aides of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Accident & Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Perks & Discount Program

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Care is looking for an Intake Coordinator for our Brooklyn, NY office. This full-time, in-person position offers a pay rate of $23.00-$25.00 per hour and operates Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The Intake Coordinator will ensure excellent customer service by managing patient referrals and maintaining communication with providers and families. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and maintain records in English.
• Experience in customer service and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient referrals for home care services.
• Enter data into the EHR system and maintain logs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and escalate complex cases.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Intake Coordinator

Brooklyn, NY

This is a full-time, IN-PERSON position based out of our Brooklyn, NY office.

Hours are Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM.

Pay Rate: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

About Us: With over 50 years of experience, Personal Touch Home Care is a trusted provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Join a supportive team where your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accident & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Perks & Discount Program

Job Summary: The Intake Coordinator assumes day-to-day responsibility for ensuring excellent customer service by coordinating patient referrals for home care services. This role is responsible for promoting the smooth flow and continuity of patient care within the department by facilitating timely referrals, maintaining clear communication among providers, patients, and families, and coordinating services to support safe and effective transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answers incoming calls, gathers referral and intake information, and enters all data into the EHR system.
• Completes intake documentation, including ICD-10 coding, and routes all materials for admission approval.
• Obtains insurance verification for new referrals.
• Conducts initial nursing insurance authorizations and maintains an up-to-date authorization tracking log within the EHR.
• Maintains a weekly referral log for all incoming intakes.
• Collaborates effectively with supervisors, patients and families, referral sources, and clinical staff.
• Escalates complex or challenging cases to the Intake Manager.
• Assists with staff in-services and educational opportunities as needed.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with staff and community partners involved in home-care services.
• Provides support to other branch locations when necessary.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Intake Supervisor, Manager, or Administrator.

Functional Abilities:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or standing) for extended periods while performing desk-based tasks.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, phone system).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English with internal and external contacts in both verbal and written form.
• Must be able to read and understand in English written documents and data on a computer screen and in printed form (font size 12 or larger).
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in one-on-one and group settings.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move office supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and manage frequent interruptions in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must be able to travel within the office or between departments as necessary to complete tasks.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and maintain records in English
• Must be customer services oriented, detail oriented and an above average communication ability.
• Must be organized and have the ability to be multi-tasked with excellent customer service skills.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Pay:$23.00 per hour-$25.00 per hour

Job Type:Full-time