Intake Coordinator- LVN

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Home Health Intake Coordinator in Texas who holds a current LVN license to manage the initial referral process and ensure seamless start of care. This role acts as the liaison between hospitals, physicians, families and clinical staff.

You will verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations and enter patient data into EMR, while coordinating care with Nursing Supervisors and the interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and clerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license in Texas required.
• Experience with referrals and insurance authorizations preferred.
• Medical terminology familiarity beneficial.
• Strong computer and customer service skills.
• Home health intake background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receives and documents new referrals promptly.
• Verifies payor source and tracks insurance authorizations.
• Coordinates care with Nursing Supervisors and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, staff and referral sources.
• Responds professionally to agency and patient needs.

Skills

Referral intake

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer skills

LVN/LPN preferred

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

This position requires a current LVN license in the state of Texas.

A Home Health Intake Coordinatormanages the initial patient referral process, acting as the key liaison between hospitals, physicians, families, and clinical staff to ensure a seamless start of care. They are responsible for receiving referrals, verifying insurance benefits, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering patient data into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

As a Intake Referral Coordinator, you will:

• Receives and appropriately documents new referrals in a timely manner.
• Verifies each patient’s payor source and maintains and tracks insurance authorizations and initial certifications.
• Participates in coordinating care with Nursing Supervisors, patients, and the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources.
• Responds to Agency and patient needs in a professional and creative manner.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience in referral intake is preferred
• Experience with third party payers, Medicare and Medicaid highly desirable
• Medical Field background preferred, including familiarity with medical terminology
• Excellent computer and customer service skills
• LVN/LPN preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
  
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays