Intake Coordinator- Home Health

Optum; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Home Health, part of the Optum family, invites you to join a caring, connected team dedicated to improving patient lives. This Intake Coordinator role focuses on analyzing incoming referrals and orders and communicating information to the appropriate teams to ensure high-quality home health services.

As part of the Optum family, you’ll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, recognition, and contributing to a patient-centered care network.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in office procedures.
• 1+ year 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

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Intake Coordinator- Home Health (2388983)

Intake Coordinator- Home Health - 2388983

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. 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 $27.50 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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