Intake Coordinator - Home Health & Hospice
Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care
- Location
- Holladay, UT
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 20
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care
Hospital & health care · 2 to 10 employees
We believe that exceptional patient care begins with a dedicated and supportive team. Our Intake Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring patients and families receive timely access to the services they need. From the first referral to the coordination of admission, your work helps create a positive experience for patients, families, and referral partners. We value individuals who take initiative, communicate effectively, and genuinely care about making a difference. As our organization continues to expand, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our growth while being part of a collaborative team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality home health and hospice care.
What you'll do
- Receive, review, and process incoming home health and hospice referrals.
- Gather and verify required patient information, physician orders, medical records, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with referral sources to obtain missing or additional information.
- Verify insurance coverage and coordinate authorization requirements as applicable.
- Enter and maintain accurate referral and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Track referral status and provide timely updates to referral sources and internal team members.
- Help coordinate timely admissions and start-of-care scheduling with the clinical team.
- Ensure referrals are processed in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for referral sources, patients, and families.
- Communicate effectively with hospitals, physician offices, case managers, discharge planners, and other healthcare professionals.
- Respond promptly to referral inquiries, phone calls, and electronic communications.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and scheduling staff regarding patient admissions and service availability.
- Provide compassionate, helpful communication to patients and families navigating the admission process.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral partners through responsiveness, professionalism, and follow-through.
- Maintain accurate and organized referral records and intake documentation.
- Monitor pending referrals and follow up to help prevent delays in care.
- Assist with tracking referral activity, admissions, and related reports.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve intake processes, communication, and workflow efficiency.
- Support additional intake and administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Previous experience in healthcare intake, referral coordination, medical office administration, or a related role preferred.
- Home health or hospice experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, physician orders, and healthcare documentation.
- Experience with insurance verification and authorization processes preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple referrals and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
- Proficiency in computer systems, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork.
What you need
- Previous experience in healthcare intake, referral coordination, medical office administration, or a related role preferred.
- Home health or hospice experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, physician orders, and healthcare documentation.
- Experience with insurance verification and authorization processes preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple referrals and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
- Proficiency in computer systems, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork.
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Perks
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional growth and development
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