Intake Specialist

Intake Specialist - Remote Opportunity - Must live in MN and will train on site for the 1st 2 months. We offer excellent benefits, great pay and an amazing team environment!

Ecumen Hospice and Home Care is hiring an Intake Specialist. The Ecumen Hospice and Home Care mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

The Intake Specialist position is responsible for the intake and processing of new referrals in accordance with organization standards. This position is responsible for assembling information concerning a patient's clinical background and referral needs, assesses quality of referral documents and provides appropriate clinical information to RN Case Managers for admission.

Essential job responsibilities include:

1. Coordinates the intake of patient information to ensure timely admissions, treatment, interventions and resource utilization in compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements ensuring timely and effective patient care.
2. Verifies patient payer sources and schedules all hospice and home care admissions in software system and ensures accuracy of information.
3. Responsible for coordination of all patient care; coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of referral to discharge.
4. Assumes added responsibility for special projects, administrative functions as directed and follows through with timely completion of the project.

Intake Specialist Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: GED or equivalent
• Relevant Experience: Two years of related experience in Medicare Home Care/Hospice
• Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Licensed Practical Nurse or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management