Job Description
Patient Intake Coordinator – Home Health
Weekend Home Health Intake | Referral Management | Insurance Verification
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice
is seeking an experienced
weekend Patient Intake Coordinator
to support home health referral and intake operations.
Work Schedule:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
Work remotely from home on Saturday and Sunday .
Must work onsite for Friday and Monday. 8-5 pm
This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in
home health intake, referral coordination, insurance verification, and Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
workflows.
Why Work With Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families
Work alongside highly skilled clinicians and supportive office teams
Accessible leadership with a strong commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion
Collaborative, fast‑paced, and positive work environment
Compensation :
$25-30 an hour, based on experience
Take Care of You
Medical, dental & vision + free telehealth
Paid holidays, sick time & vacation
Flexible scheduling to fit your life
Employee Assistance Program & Emergency Fund
Plan for the Future
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
A Few Extras
Pet insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program
Voluntary insurance options
Job Summary
The
Patient Intake Coordinator (Home Health)
is responsible for managing the complete intake and referral process, ensuring all documentation, insurance verification, and regulatory requirements are met prior to admission. This role serves as a key liaison between referral sources, physicians, payors, marketers, and internal clinical teams to support timely and compliant patient admissions.
Key Responsibilities
Review and process
home health referrals
for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness
Verify
insurance eligibility, benefits, authorizations, and coverage requirements
Ensure compliance with
state, federal, and payer intake requirements
Obtain and review
physician orders, face‑to‑face documentation, and supporting clinical records
Coordinate referrals with hospitals, physician offices, community partners, and marketing teams
Communicate effectively with payors, physicians, and internal staff to resolve missing or incomplete documentation
Enter and manage referrals within
Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
or applicable intake systems
Support efficient daily intake operations to meet census, quality, and service goals
Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and community partners
Identify opportunities to improve intake workflows, service access, and patient experience
Must be available to cover some weekend hours on a rotation basis
Required Qualifications
2+ years of experience
in healthcare intake, referral coordination, or patient access
Will work Sat and Sun, every weekend, normal work hours
Home Health and/or Hospice intake experience strongly preferred
Experience with
Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
strongly preferred
Solid understanding of
insurance verification, authorization, and payer guidelines
Ability to communicate professionally with physicians, referral sources, marketers, and payors
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple referrals simultaneously
Detail‑oriented with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and timely processing
Customer‑focused with the ability to market services assertively and tactfully
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours, Weekend work