You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Home Health Clinical Referral Coordinator responsible for managing and processing referrals for home health services. This role serves as the primary point of contact in the referral process, ensuring that all necessary documentation and information is collected for the initiation or resumption of services. The position demands clinical expertise, technical skills, and a commitment to quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, processing, and verifying all referral elements for admission.
• Coordinating referral management with sources and internal teammates.
• Maintaining consistent knowledge of program referral capacity and managing targets.
• Collaborating with teammates, referral sources, and patients/families on care processes.
• Driving clinical decisions in collaboration with program teammates.
• Supporting teammates by teaching, coaching, and guiding them.
• Engaging with referral portals for effective management.
• Participating in agency quality improvement programs as needed.
• Applying policies and procedures of the home health program.
• Maintaining confidentiality of necessary information.
• Utilizing best practices to drive efficient processes.
• Managing patient records and updating systems.
• Attending training courses/sessions as required.
• Preparing reports and data as needed.
• Organizing and prioritizing large volumes of information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of related home health referral/intake experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in health insurance verification, prior authorizations, referrals, and Medicare/Medicaid billing preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Medix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or any other protected status.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.