What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring an Intake Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Answers phones and appropriately triages phone calls to Intake Team.
- Effectively communicates patient/referral information to appropriate Intake staff and branches.
- Obtains demographic and clinical information from clients, physician’s office and other referral sources to compile referrals.
- Researches coverage or pay source for each referral. Verifies commercial policies and HIQA.
- Obtains authorization for visits from insurance or Medicaid on EPSDT patients as appropriate. Updates insurance case manager on patient status and need for additional visits throughout the episode of care.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of high school education or G.E.D.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in office procedures.
- Minimum of one (1) year insurance/medical experience.
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