Employment Type : Full-Time
JOB PURPOSE: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community. Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.
The Home Health Intake Coordinator receives patient referrals for all branch locations from a variety of sources and methods, reviewing appropriateness of referral in accordance with law and regulation, agency staffing resources and the patient’s care needs in the home care setting. Makes quick decisions regarding acceptance versus rejection of referred patients, responding timely to referral sources. Coordinates transitions of care between referral sources and agency staff, including the Clinical Managers, Financial Services Representatives and clinical staff to assure that timely care and service is provided in accordance with regulation, agency policy and patient needs. Works under the supervision of the Athens Clinical Manager.
Requirements
Graduate of a nursing program.
Minimum one year of nursing or managerial experience in home health setting plus 1-2 years of experience in medical surgical nursing or other related acute care setting.
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse. Valid Georgia Driver’s license.
Experience in inside or outside sales or business development a plus. Knowledge of home health regulations as it pertains to acceptance of patients a plus
Diversity & Inclusion
Excellence at Work