Job Summary:

American Star Home Health & Hospice Care is seeking a detail-oriented Intake Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating hospice patient intake and scheduling appointments in a medical setting for our Lubbock and surrounding area hospice patients.

Duties:

- Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information for hospice care
- Schedule appointments and follow-up visits efficiently
- Coordinate referrals to specialists as needed
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Assist with medical records management and documentation
- Provide administrative support to the healthcare team

- Coordinate with the nurses and medical director for quality patient care

- Coordinate with the facilities and for their contractual obligations

- Keep ASHHC's contracts with facilities active

- Coordinate with the DME companies

- Responsible to conduct the IDT meetings

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in medical administrative support
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
- Hospice Intake Coordinator experience preferred
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, utilizing your administrative skills to support patient care. If you meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lubbock, TX 79412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person