Intake Coordinator

VACANCY POSTING

POSITION TITLE: Intake Coordinator STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt

DEPARTMENT: UMIT Home Health SALARY: Negotiable

SUPERVISOR: Home Health Manager POSTING: 3/3/2022

CLOSING: 3/18/2022

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

General Summary

UMIT Health System is currently operating a clinic, pharmacy, and Lab in King William County and is expanding into home healthcare. UMIT Home Health is providing in-home skilled services (Nursing, PT, and OT) and in-home personal care services. Providing high quality healthcare to our patients is important to us, and we are looking for individuals that strive to deliver high quality healthcare and positive outcome for patients.

Position

Intake Coordinator

Responsible for registering patients from referring facilities, gathering patient information, and placing the patient based on services needed. Work with internal staff and external partners to schedule initial evaluation for skilled and aide services. Properly hand-off case management once patient is admitted to the appropriate Care Coordinator.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for answering incoming calls from referring facilities and patients.

· Coordinate all admissions of patients in a fast-paced environment.

· Review incoming referrals to ensure proper placement

· Obtain and verify medical insurance coverage and benefits for each patient.

· Schedule initial patient evaluation with internal or external resources.

· Provide effective communication to all stakeholders – patients, staff and referral sources.

· Introduce Care Coordinator once initial evaluation is complete.

· Perform clerical work, such as filing, copying, and faxing.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED.

· A minimum of two years' experience in patient intake or medical office administration.

· Strong affinity for customer service.

· Working knowledge of office management and filing systems.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Great communication and interpersonal skills.

· Proficient computer literacy.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

· Health, Dental and Vision

· Paid time off

· Holiday pay

· Life insurance

· Long-term disability insurance

· 401k

Other Requirements:

Applicants will be required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicant for consideration for the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.

How to Apply:

Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following by the closing date to receive consideration:

· Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

AND

· Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit their completed cover letter and resume on or before the closing date

• NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). *

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location