Clinical Intake Coordinator Scheduler Home Health
Vertus HealthCare · Boynton Beach, FL · 4 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the Role
The Clinical Intake Coordinator/Scheduler is responsible for managing incoming referrals, verifying eligibility, and coordinating admissions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager. This role serves as a key liaison between referral sources, clinical staff, and administrative teams.
Responsibilities
- Intake & Coordination:
- Receive and process referrals from physicians, facilities, and internal staff
- Enter referral data accurately into EMR systems
- Verify and ensure accuracy of patient demographic and insurance information (Medicare and non-Medicare)
- Coordinate timely admissions and transitions into home health services
- Maintain detailed coordination notes and documentation
- Communication:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for referral sources
- Communicate referral status, including non-admissions and reasons, to referral sources and Sales Managers
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless care coordination
- Administrative Duties:
- Monitor and follow up on automated eligibility alerts
- Coordinate with Billing Manager for insurance verification (non-Medicare cases)
- Communicate benefits and coverage details as needed
- Scan and upload referral documentation promptly for field staff access
- Clearly communicate acceptance or denial of referrals
- Additional Duties (as needed):
- Participate in on-call rotation
- Perform patient visits if applicable
- Function as PRN staff nurse when required
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing (LPN/LVN or RN)
- Active Florida nursing license
- Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience
- At least 1 year of home health experience
- Strong knowledge of home health regulations, Medicare guidelines, and admissions criteria
- Experience with EMR systems (Alora Plus preferred)
- Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding organization
- Meaningful work impacting patient care and outcomes
Why Join Us
At Vertus HealthCare, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting our employees’ professional growth. Join a team where your expertise directly impacts patient care and operational excellence.