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Wheeler Staffing Partners
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Intake Coordinator
Downers Grove, IL 60515 US
Posted: 11/07/2023
2023-11-07
2024-01-06
Employment Type:
Contract to Hire
Industry: Professional Services
Job Number: 7577
Pay Rate: 21.00
Job Description
Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring an Intake Coordinator with a home health client in Downers Grove, IL. The Intake Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of the referral and admissions process. Interacts closely with facility representatives, discharge planners and other agencies to facilitate the initiation of care.
Responsibilities:
WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
- Receive referrals by phone or in person for designated department
- Provide explanation of the benefits to patients, families, and community contacts Assist with finding alternative services when patient is not a candidate for hospice
- Oversee scheduling of initial nursing assessment and admission
- Maintain admission packets and ensure that proper forms are available to admissions staff
- Knowledgeable in all Home Health and/or Hospice processes
- Assist community outreach representatives with marketing activities to promote relations with referral sources
- Assist with completion of admission paperwork as needed
- Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record Provide telephone and clerical support to other staff members as time allows
- Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’
- Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
- Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
- Maintains open lines of communication
- Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
- Meets all productivity requirements
- Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment Actively participates in
- Continuous Quality Improvement, educational programs, and staff meetings
- Represents the organization professionally at all times
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be willing to work onsite
- Valid driver’s license required
- At least one (1) year experience in a homecare, Home Health and/or healthcare related field preferred
- Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly, and timely Ability to handle stressful and delicate situations
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.