Coordinates the intake of all referrals into the agency. Serves as the central coordination point for all referrals coming from hospitals, physician offices and any other referral source. Verifies that physicians ordering homecare are licensed and able to participate in the Medicare program. Performs care coordination activities upon receipt of patient referral; assesses if homecare services are appropriate, verify/obtain physician orders, ensure payer coverage is verified, coordinates arrangements for HME, infusion and other needs. Assures referrals have been entered or enters referrals into the computer, verifies that required information is present prior to admission; maintains accurate reference files such as physicians, payers, and referral source information. Performs and documents payer verification process; verifies Medicare eligibility coverage and insurance or self pay verification for patients prior to admission; follows policy for charity approval process. Functions as liaison between clinicians in facilities and clinical teams to ensure patients are scheduled in a timely manner and the location/status of all patient referrals is tracked. Maintains logs as needed for patients who are hospitalized or in skilled facility, new and resumption of care referrals, etc.) Liaison with the central billing office to troubleshoot billing issues and assure necessary items are completed to facilitate timely billing. Manages schedule for all patients. Edits schedule for employees calling in sick, ensuring patients are reassigned timely. Completes requested schedule as task appears in workflow according to agency scheduling guidelines. Completes requested schedules for all add-ons and applicable orders: Ensures Supervisory Visits are scheduled according to agency protocol and regulatory mandates. Considers entire episode of care and adjusts service codes as needed related to discharge visits and supervisory visits Updates employee schedules daily. Considers productivity/geographic issues and discusses assignments with supervisor/manager for approval as directed. Assists with weekly coverage rotation to ensure scheduling function is completed appropriately when staff off. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Medicare billing processes, privacy regulations and Medicare home health regulations[Preferred] Proficientin use of personal computer, copier, phone, facsimilemachines[Required] Highlevel of multitasking, organization and proactive communicationskills[Required] Moderate advanced computerskills[Required] Strongcustomer serviceskills[Required] Education: High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Associate's Degree [Preferred] Field of Study: N/ A Work Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience[Required] Goodunderstanding of staffing and scheduling requirements related to home health from a field position perspective[Preferred] Competent with computers [Required] Experience working in a Medicare certified homecare agency [Preferred] Additional Information: N/ A Licenses and Certifications: N/ A - Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)Physical Requirements - km 2677 Pay Range:$16.91 - $27.06