Intake & Scheduling Specialist Home Care

Human Touch Home Care is looking for a qualified Intake Specialist to join our team at our Denver area Office.Must Have Home Healthcare Experience ResponsibilitiesPerform authorization, intake duties, insurance verification and eligibility.Answer client inquires, take referrals, and help schedule home care services.Assist in managing medical records.Facilitate the communication functions of the business office.Provide clerical support, and excellent customer service.Adhere to all policies and procedures of the company.Enter new patients in scheduling system and updates to patient information as they occur.Communicate with clinicians regarding admissions, hospitalizations, discharges expiration and occurrences.Assists in managing clients including staffing, scheduling, operations and administration.Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of our home care operations.Track and maintain records for Authorization departmentSort and process incoming reports before putting data into processing softwareVerify accuracy of data before transcribingScan documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational informationRespond to employee questions and requests for information in a timely and knowledgeable fashionProved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphereCarried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficientlyObtain and log accurate patient insurance and demographic informationTriage unscheduled and emergency with authorization departmentPrepare emails to distribute denial letters to medical personnel notating to perform END, POC/Perform DFAEnter scheduled appointments for clinicians to provide ongoing homecare healthcare servicesManage payroll data entry and processing for approximately 23 clinicians as well as comply with predetermined company guidelines.Maintain accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.Prepare a variety of different written communications, reports and documents.Communicate effectively with staff and clients demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever neededOther duties as assignedIdentify and verify insurance coverage of home health care servicesObtains and documents prior authorization for home care services from insurance providersMaintains liaison with hospital and insurance personnel, providing information and education on organization services, coverage issues and related areasCollect and maintain statistical data on all referral and submits them regularly as requiredAttends meetings and participates on committees as required.Performs other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School degree/GED required. AA or BA/BS in related field is desirable.Must have a minimum of minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably with at least 1 in home health or home care nursing.Must have Authorization, intake, medical records, and excellent computer skills, with Knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS, MS Office, Word, Excel and knowledge of medical terminology.Must have a strong understanding of HMO, Medicaid, and Medicare Payors.Must have the ability to Multi-task in fast-paced environment.Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.Able to work in group and independent environmentJob Type: Full-timePay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offSick timeVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayNo weekendsExperience:Intake and Scheduling Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)Home Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)