INTAKE COORDINATOR

All Ways Caring HomeCare

The Intake Coordinator has primary responsibility for the timely clearance of new referrals.

* Takes Infusion Therapy referrals from referral sources.
* Ensures that all intake forms are complete, clear and within Amerita's scope of service.
* Obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payers.
* Enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information into the computer system.
* Communicates with other departments regarding the status of referrals.
* Notifies patients/families regarding coverage and payment responsibilities.
* Understands which insurance companies have active contracts with Amerita.
* Ensures that insurance verification is completed and authorization is in place prior to giving the referral to a Pharmacist.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.

* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or some college preferred
* Minimum two (2) years of experience collecting referral information in the healthcare market
* Experience working with all payer types, including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies
* Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification procedures
* Understands the scope of services that Amerita can provide
* Strong verbal and written communication skills

All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate and highly individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home - all while maximizing their dignity, privacy and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury or surgery, living with a chronic disability or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, geriatric care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care and other programs. For more information, please visit www.AllWaysCaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Must have medical background experience. Prefer a CNA or MA

We are looking for an Intake Specialist to join our team and welcome clients to our Home Care Program.

Intake Specialist responsibilities include Greeting clients, traveling to client's homes recording personal details and gathering medical information and history before the clients in home service.

Complete all admissions paperwork.

Answer phone and email inquiries

Perform clerical work such as filing, copying and faxing