Non-Clinical

Requirements: - H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred - Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare office; 3 years preferred - Proficient in utilization of Microsoft Office programs - Proficient in keyboarding and utilization of health care-related computer systems - Understanding of medical terminology - Experience in Home Health / Home Infusion insurance benefits and eligibility verification Schedule Information: - 5x8 Days (8:30am-5pm), Mon-Fri - Length of assignment: 16 weeks Possibility of conversion to permanent position for right candidate Job Summary: The HomeCare Intake Coordinator is responsible for entering & maintaining admission information for HomeCare patients into the electronic medical record system, including demographic, clinical & insurance information. The Intake Coordinator also obtains authorization & re-authorization for services to be provided from a variety of third party payors, including commercial health plans, PPOs, HMOs, MediCal, CCS & other guarantors. The Intake Coordinator works closely with clinical & billing staff to ensure optimum reimbursement for services rendered. The complexity of the position is fairly high due to the nuances with insurance benefits for home infusion and care.