Intake Coordinator - Enteral Patient Admissions

Description:

PromptCare is a leading provider of home respiratory and infusion services, serving pediatric and adult patients in 30+ states from 36 locations throughout the United States. Our Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch care offerings deliver superior patient care and outcomes making PromptCare a preferred partner for hospitals, physicians, and payors. PromptCare currently services 6,400+ respiratory patients, 2,500+ infusion patients, and 4,400+ enteral nutrition patients. We estimate that we are the largest provider of ventilation care to pediatric patients in the U.S. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for superior management of complex cases, providing unsurpassed clinical expertise, reliable service, and boundless compassion in transitioning patients to the home setting and reuniting them with their loved ones. Our Differentiation consists of an unrivaled team of respiratory therapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other care professionals who provide highly sought-after expertise, advice, and patient care. We are the “go-to” provider in our markets among leading pediatric hospitals and care facilities to handle the most acute patient situations. PromptCare has an expansive payer network participation, supported by a robust billing & collections operation.

PromptCare is looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our Enteral Patient Admissions team. This is a full-time position, fully remote, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Job Summary

The Intake Coordinator processes inbound orders from our referral sources and requests for assistance from our patients through a variety of mediums, including inbound and outbound client calls, faxes, and e-mails. The successful candidate must become proficient in the use of our enterprise system to enable the accurate processing of new patient orders and re-orders for existing patients.

Requirements:

• A college education (Associate or Bachelor’s degree) is preferred, but we will consider strong relevant experience in lieu of a college degree
• Must have strong PC skills, especially the MS Office suite
• Previous experience with Brightree or CPR+ software, is a major advantage (although training will be provided)
• Previous experience with Patient Admissions and customer service in a similar referral source-based practice setting is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working with hospitals, physicians, case managers, and sales team is preferred
• Experience with insurance payers in the state of Tennessee is preferred

Job Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Provide our clients with timely and accurate information and take appropriate corrective actions regarding our services to ensure the customer’s complete satisfaction
• Obtains patient referral admission data and documents initial information
• Notifies appropriate staff of all pending referrals and Patient Admissions and maintains communication between referral, sales, dispatch, and other departments as needed
• Enters new patient information into the order processing system
• Generates a referral log every day and forwards to appropriate staff
• Performs insurance verification and obtains prior authorizations for patient onboarding
• If additional information is needed to obtain authorization, direct contact with sales, case manager, physician, and patient may be required until all data is collected, and the authorization process is complete
• Performs cost analyses for new referrals and communicates information to Sales and dietician if required
• Process telephone calls and triage problems in accordance with company standards and other verbal and written training policies
• Assure deliveries are scheduled to meet patient needs and company guidelines for cost-effectiveness.
• Follow proper procedures for accurate and timely documentation of referral source or patient concerns, and most importantly, take appropriate corrective actions

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision Package
• 401(k) plan (discretionary)
• PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
• Referral bonuses & Plum Benefits Discount Ticket Program
• Lunch & Learn Programs
• Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunity The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.