LPN Intake Coordinator

Optum; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Southeast Alabama HomeCare, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking an LPN Intake Coordinator to join our team. You will receive and analyze incoming referral and order calls and relay information to the appropriate teams.

You must hold a current, unrestricted LPN license in your state. This role offers hourly pay ranging from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour for full-time employment, plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a national health care

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in office procedures.
• Minimum of one (1) year insurance/medical experience.
• Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze incoming referral and order calls.
• Communicate patient/referral information to appropriate teams.
• Educate prospective patients, families, physicians, and hospitals regarding home health services available.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical and marketing staff.

Skills

LPN experience

Office procedures

Insurance/medical experience

Job description

LPN Intake Coordinator - Licensed Practical Nurse Required

Explore opportunities with Southeast Alabama HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, 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:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in office procedures
• Minimum of one (1) year insurance/medical experience
• Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice

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 $22.00 to $27.00 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.