Admissions Coordinator - Home Health

About the role

To facilitate the referral/intake process for potential patients/clients, including receiving referrals; ensuring benefits are verified; gathering necessary medical information, orders, and face to face documentation ; and coordinating care with the patient/client, their family, attending physician, and the referral source for a smooth transition into agency care.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate degree in Nursing
• Minimum Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; home health experience preferred
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse; CPR; Current Texas Driver’s License
• Designated Driver: Yes
• OSHA Category: 1 - High Risk

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position
• Understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of home health patients and families
• Knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable of Home Health Federal/State/and Joint Commission regulations
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Proven written and editing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills