Assists the department with clerical/administrative duties in an effort to maintain smooth he Intake Specialist will be responsible for initial referrals through the billing process. This person will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure we are compliant with referral processes, authorization processes and billing processes as required by CMS. The Intake Specialist will also collaborate with the patient and family and any providers caring for the patient. This person will communicate effectively with nursing and therapy to identify patient needs and ensure all requirements are met to fulfill those needs.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
Obtains authorizations for all services provided
Completes registration for the patients to include: verifies address, verifies insurance and verifies caregivers
Ensures necessary documents are included in initial referral and request any missing information
Monitors Face to Face documentation and ensures accuracy of information
Mails discharge instructions to patient
Completes all aspects of billing to include intake through discharge