What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator, BH position at Bourbon Community Hospital?
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors - join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Receives and coordinates all referrals to include notification of insurance providers for prior authorization and services covered.
Responsible for the review of daily logs and notes from Case Managers to assure continuity of care, documentation of nursing process, appropriateness of intervention/action and timeliness of documentation.
Using discretion and independent judgement in handling patient or physician complaints, receives documents and forwards to appropriate administrative staff.
Responsible for maintaining supply inventory as well as daily distribution of supplies to field staff. Maintains log and any reports essential for appropriate billing and reorder process.
Communicates with Department Director any information received from physician, patent or employees about the patent’s care or needs.
Primary contact for receiving phone calls to Stoner Creek.
Takes physician orders by phone, documents, notifies appropriate Case Manager and adjusts schedules accordingly as indicated. Files all office records as necessary.
Provide direct patient care on an as-needed basis, as assigned by Department Director.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Associates Degree - Required
Bachelors Degree - Preferred
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
BLS
Handle with Care - within 30 days of hire
Licenses:
LPN in the state of KY or
RN in the state of KY or
Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LCSW)
Required
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
