POSITION SUMMARY

The Home Health Intake Manager is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the patient intake and referral process for an agency. This role serves as a critical link between referral sources, patients, clinicians, and administrative staff to ensure a seamless patient admission experience. The Intake Manager ensures regulatory compliance, maintains high standards for patient care coordination, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize operational effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 30% travel will be required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health required.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• At least two years of experience working in a home health or healthcare intake/admissions role.
• Proficient with EMR/EHR systems and Microsoft Office. HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Home Health Benefit Guidelines, including eligibility criteria, covered services, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient understanding of home health payor reimbursement patterns and processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, to ensure accurate intake procedures and optimize agency reimbursement.

SKILLS

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
  Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.
  At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
  Compensation range: $100,000-$120,000

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the intake team to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely processing of all home health referrals and admissions.
• Oversee and monitor the intake team’s accuracy and productivity, ensuring high standards are consistently met and identifying areas for ongoing training or improvement.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for referral sources, patients, and families, providing information about agency services, insurance requirements, and the admissions process.
• Review patient referrals and medical documentation for eligibility, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and payer guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to resolve admission barriers and coordinate patient onboarding schedules.
• Audit records regularly and monitor key metrics to identify trends, workflow bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team performance, ensuring compliance with agency policies and the delivery of high-quality customer service.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance intake operations, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of home health regulations, payer requirements, and industry trends.
• Communicate promptly with referral partners, clinicians, and patients to support timely transitions to care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to meet patient and agency goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

THE AMOUNTS LISTED ARE THE BASE PAY RANGE; ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE, SUCH AS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS, STANDBY/ON-CALL, OVERTIME, PREMIUMS, EXTRA SHIFT INCENTIVES, OR BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.

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