Intake Coordinator

Intake CoordinatorSarasota, FLFull-Time | In Office$23.00 - $27.00 per hourDescriptionPeople First. Competitive Pay. Work-Life Balance.Our client is a well-established and growing home health agency dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the community. They are seeking an experienced Intake Coordinator to join their team in Sarasota. This is a full-time, in-office position that plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality home health services.The ideal candidate has previous home health intake experience, understands the referral and admission process, and is knowledgeable about insurance verification and payer requirements. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while providing exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, and clinical staff.Primary ResponsibilitiesReceive, review, and process incoming home health referralsVerify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirementsCoordinate new patient admissions with clinical, scheduling, and operations teamsCommunicate with physicians, hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, and referral partners regarding patient referrals and start-of-care timelinesEnsure all intake documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and company requirementsEnter and maintain patient information within the electronic medical record (EMR) systemMonitor referral status and proactively resolve issues that could delay patient admissionsAnswer incoming calls and provide professional, compassionate customer serviceMaintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulationsAssist with additional administrative and intake responsibilities as neededQualificationsPrevious home health intake experience strongly preferredKnowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and authorization processesExperience verifying insurance benefits and eligibilityProficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systemsExcellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detailAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsProfessional, dependable, and collaborative work styleCompensation & Benefits$23.00 - $27.00 per hourFull-time, in-office positionMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) with company match, where applicablePaid holidaysOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSupportive team environment with opportunities for long-term growthWhy Join Our Client?This is an opportunity to become part of an organization that values teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care. As an Intake Coordinator, your work will directly impact how quickly patients receive the services they need while helping support a collaborative clinical team committed to improving lives every day.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.