Nursing Education Coordinator - Home Care jobs in Iowa

Unity Point at Home

Intake/ Home Care Coordinator

Fort Dodge, IA

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

Full-Time, 40 Hours/ Week

Responsible for coordinating services for patient/customer with UnityPoint at Home; utilizing other members of the home care coordination team as necessary to coordinate services outside of the specialized service line.

• Processes all incoming work orders, interviewing client/referral source to secure demographic and financial and qualifying data, and securing verification and authorization of benefits as appropriate.
• Specializes in one or more of the agency’s service lines, yet is responsible for having a basic knowledge of all service lines.
• Directs inquiries and referrals to the appropriate individual and/or service line. Coordinates incoming calls from both referral sources and patient/customers.
• Initiates and coordinates prior authorization requests to third party payers and maintains a working knowledge of third party payer guidelines. Follows up with third party payers as necessary.
• Operates computer system to record/document and retrieve information to ensure appropriate agency services are provided in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential customers and referral sources.
• Builds and monitors community and customer/referral source expectations and perceptions of UPAH as a high quality provider of services; maintaining excellent customer service

Requirements:

• One year of medical experience; preferably in community home health or home medical equipment.
• High-school degree - Associate degree preferred
• Completion of Coding courses are highly desirable.
• Has previous health care or home care related Intake/Coding and Customer Service experience.
• Above average data entry and communication skills.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Dodge, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person