About this opportunity
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice lists this Referral Intake Coordinator opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Intake Coordinator – Home HealthHome Health Intake | Referral Management | Insurance VerificationPuget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced full-time Patient Intake Coordinator to support home health referral and intake operations.This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in home health intake, referral coordination, insurance verification, and Home Care Home Base (HCHB) workflows.Why Work With Puget Sound Home Health & HospiceMake a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and familiesWork alongside highly skilled clinicians and supportive office teamsAccessible leadership with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionCollaborative, fast-paced, and positive work environmentCompensation & Benefits$25-30 an hour, based on experienceMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceHSA, FSA, and voluntary insurance optionsPaid Life and AD&D insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time401(k) with company matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, referral bonuses, and moreJob SummaryThe Patient Intake Coordinator (Home Health) is responsible for managing the complete intake and referral process, ensuring all documentation, insurance verification, and regulatory requirements are met prior to admission. This role serves as a key liaison between referral sources, physicians, payors, marketers, and internal clinical teams to support timely and compliant patient admissions.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and process home health referrals for completeness, accuracy, and appropriatenessVerify insurance eligibility, benefits, authorizations, and coverage requirementsEnsure compliance with state, federal, and payer intake requirementsObtain and review physician orders, face-to-face documentation, and supporting clinical recordsCoordinate referrals with hospitals, physician offices, community partners, and marketing teamsCommunicate effectively with payors, physicians, and internal staff to resolve missing or incomplete documentationEnter and manage referrals within Home Care Home Base (HCHB) or applicable intake systemsSupport efficient daily intake operations to meet census, quality, and service goalsMaintain positive relationships with referral sources and community partnersIdentify opportunities to improve intake workflows, service access, and patient experienceMust be available to cover some weekend hours on a rotation basisRequired Qualifications2+ years of experience in healthcare intake, referral coordination, or patient accessHome Health and/or Hospice intake experience strongly preferredExperience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) strongly preferredSolid understanding of insurance verification, authorization, and payer guidelinesAbility to communicate professionally with physicians, referral sources, marketers, and payorsStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple referrals simultaneouslyDetail-oriented with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and timely processingCustomer-focused with the ability to market services assertively and tactfully
Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98443, US
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