What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Coordinator position at Revolutionary Home Health?
JOB TITLE: Home Care Coordinator
PAY: $16/hr.
LOCATION: Eynon, PA
Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, negotiates payment or per diem rates; plans and coordinates referrals for home care services.
- Identifies and verifies insurance coverage of home care services.
- Negotiates per diem or per visit payment rates for creative bundling of home care services.
- Collaborates with the hospital's discharge planning personnel, utilization review department and insurance Case Managers to facilitate safe, early discharge.
- Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners and other disciplines to establish a coordinated home plan of care.
- Completes referral information that includes intake data, essential background information, hospital course, scheduling and the plan of care.
- Maintains liaison relationship with hospital and insurance personnel, providing information and education on Organization services, coverage issues and related areas.
- Participates in patient care conferences and inservices.
- Hires, evaluates, and on boards organizational personnel.
- Maintains employee records as per policy.
- Collects and maintains statistical data on all referrals and submits them regularly as required.
- Attends meetings and participates on committees as required.
- Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
- Assists Administrator as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing.
- Demonstrates an ability to work with other health care clinicians, development of home plan of care, knowledge of third party reimbursement, and ability to negotiate payment rates.
- Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate excellent observation verbal and written communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
