What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Intake/Insurance Authorization Specialist, full time position at Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc?
We are currently taking applications for a full-time Home Health Intake/Insurance Authorization Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the intake process for new and existing patients. Your duties will include processing patient referrals, ensuring all required documentation is obtained, verifying insurance details, and obtaining pre-authorization as needed. You will also coordinate and schedule admissions and evaluations for our field staff. The ideal candidate should be highly detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively with medical professionals, patients, and their families.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in home health or intake coordination.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and home health processes.
- Strong computer skills with experience using multiple EMRs.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associates or Bachelors degree preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Background/Drug tests, seasonal flu vaccine required.
Benefits for full time positions include:
- Medical - affordable payroll deduction for employee-only Anthem Healthkeeper plan
- Dental and Vision
- Healthcare spending accounts for medical expenses (with company match up to $1000)
- Flexible Spending Accounts, for medical and dependent expenses
- Company paid life insurance.
- Options to buy supplemental life insurance for employees and family.
- Optional Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Optional Accident, Hospitalization, and Critical Illness insurance
- PTO and 8 paid holidays Birthday
- 403B retirement savings account (75% company match up to 6%, full vesting on day one)
- Access to early pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonuses
- See all benefits at vlhnet.org/employees/
Join the exceptional team at Brandon Oaks, a distinguished non-profit continuing care retirement community proudly sponsored by Virginia Lutheran Homes. Here, we provide a diverse range of care levels tailored to meet the unique needs of our residents, ensuring they receive the support and services they deserve. Brandon Oaks has earned accolades as a top retirement community from prestigious publications such as The Roanoker, Roanoke Valley Home Magazine, Virginia Living, The Roanoke Times, and U.S. News & World Report. We are also proud to hold a coveted 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in care. We believe that our success is driven by our talented staff, and we are on the lookout for passionate individuals like you to join our dynamic team. If you are seeking a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and respected environment, look no further. Become a part of the Brandon Oaks family, where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth will be nurtured. Together, lets create a vibrant community where residents thrive!
