Region Intake Specialist (Office, Referrals) – HomeCare

Location Detail: MMH-8 Keynote Drive (10628)

Work where every moment matters.
 
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Region Intake Specialist.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.

The Region Intake Specialist performs the entire patient intake process, including communication with patients and families, data entry, insurance verification and MD verification. They build and maintain relationships with referral sources, address customer needs, and lead a daily intake meeting.

· Performs all daily patient referral and intake procedures including insurance verification and financial/clinical clearance and ensures patients are admitted in accordance with the intake policy. Provides recommendations for process and policy improvements. Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and Joint Commission referral/intake regulatory requirements.

· Stays thoroughly informed about the details of contracts the organization has with insurance companies, healthcare networks, or other partners for Home Health and Hospice services. Ensures patient admissions comply with rules, requirements and terms in the contracts

· Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources

· Provides a smooth transition of patients to home care by overseeing patient education, care planning, and coordination with multiple providers, while also negotiating service pricing with insurance Case Managers and other payers within established financial guidelines.

· Strengthens and monitors community and customer perceptions of Hartford Healthcare at Home as a high-quality service provider, while collecting and reporting referral data and key customer trends.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 1 Year Administrative Healthcare Experience

Preferred:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 1-3 years Experiences, preferably in HomeCare

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.