VNS Westchester · 10 hours ago
Intake Coordinator
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.50/hr - $29.50/hrVNS Westchester, founded in 1901, is Westchester's premier and only certified home health care agency seeking an Intake Coordinator to review and process referrals. The Intake Coordinator will screen referrals, organize skilled home care visits, and ensure accurate patient demographics and clinical admission information is captured in the electronic medical record.
Health CareProfessional ServicesWellness
Responsibilities
Process patient referrals in the electronic medical record. Review and enter demographics, clinical information and financial reimbursement information
Review clinical documentation to ensure patient meets criteria for Certified Home Health Agency services
Schedule Start of Care date with patient, add date to the electronic medical record and on the intake board
Verify eligibility and benefits of all Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial and Managed Care Insurances utilizing websites
Verify enrollment of all new Physicians in the PECOS (provider, enrollment, chain, and ownership system) enrolled under Medicare) and OPRA (Medicaid Ordering/Prescribing/Referring/Attending) databases. Contact doctors as needed to help facilitate obtaining documents and orders for new referrals
Screen incoming referrals and accept or decline request based on Home Care appropriateness
Contact patients, caregivers or referral sources to obtain information on referrals so that they can be admitted
Collaborate with other intake staff to gather all information for each referral
Work within the weekend rotation schedule to support the department on weekends and holidays
Cultivate relationships with medical practices who refer patients
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient in data entry and navigating an EMR
Strong Experience with Insurance Referrals and Eligibility and Authorization process
Understanding of medical terminology and treatment plans
Excellent customer service & follow-up skills
Preferred
Strong organizational skills/ case management experience a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Generous paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Up to $15,000 in education reimbursement
Health savings accounts
Pension
Company
VNS Westchester
VNS Westchester is a nursing care provider firm that offers services like mental care, case management, home health aides, and more.
Founded in 1901
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Brullo
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Miller
CFO
Recent News
2025-09-19
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