Home Health Intake & Scheduling Coordinator Every Weekend

Schedule

Part time
Shift: Day
Location: Leesburg Home Health Office

Job Description

Verifies that physicians ordering homecare are licensed and able to participate in the Medicare program.
Performs care coordination activities upon receipt of patient referral;
Assesses if homecare services are appropriate, verify/obtain physician orders, ensure payer coverage is verified, coordinates arrangements for HME, infusion and other needs.
Maintains accurate reference files such as physicians, payers, and referral source information.
Verifies Medicare eligibility coverage and insurance or self pay verification for patients prior to admission;
Follows policy for charity approval process.
Functions as liaison between clinicians in facilities and clinical teams to ensure patients are scheduled in a timely manner and the location/status of all patient referrals is tracked.
Manages schedule for all patients.
Edits schedule for employees calling in sick, ensuring patients are reassigned timely.
Completes requested schedule as task appears in workflow according to agency scheduling guidelines.
Completes Requested Schedules For All Add-ons And Applicable Orders
Ensures Supervisory Visits are scheduled according to agency protocol and regulatory mandates.
Considers entire episode of care and adjusts service codes as needed related to discharge visits and supervisory visits
Updates employee schedules daily.
Considers productivity/geographic issues and discusses assignments with supervisor/manager for approval as directed.
Assists with weekly coverage rotation to ensure scheduling function is completed appropriately when staff off.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Medicare billing processes, privacy regulations and Medicare home health regulations [Preferred]
• Proficient in use of personal computer, copier, phone, facsimile machines [Required]
• Moderate – advanced computer skills [Required]
• Strong customer service skills [Required]
• Knowledgeable about staffing and scheduling requirements related to home health from a field position perspective [Preferred]
• Competent with computers [Required]
• Experience working in a Medicare certified homecare agency [Preferred]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate's Degree [Preferred]

Field Of Study

N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ year of healthcare experience [Required]
• Good understanding of staffing and scheduling requirements related to home health from a field position perspective [Preferred]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• N/A

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$17.63 - $28.20