Intake Specialist - Home Health

Intake Specialist – Home Health Join Maury Regional Health as a Home Health Intake Specialist and use your nursing knowledge, organizational skills, and commitment to compassionate care to help patients transition smoothly into Home Health services. Play an essential role in connecting patients with the care they need, coordinating referrals, and supporting timely access to services while advancing our mission of delivering Clinical excellence.

Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

Location Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave. Columbia, TN 38401 Shift Full-Time Day Shift

The Home Health Intake Specialist plays an essential role in supporting timely access to quality, patient-centered care for individuals receiving healthcare services in their homes. This position serves as a vital connection between referral sources, healthcare providers, and the Home Health team, helping ensure patients experience a smooth and coordinated transition into services. As a valued member of the Home Health department, the Intake Specialist contributes to continuity of care, operational efficiency, and positive patient outcomes through clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Responsibilities Receive and evaluate Home Health referrals to determine patient clinical eligibility and appropriateness for services in accordance with established guidelines and admission criteria. Review referral documentation for accuracy and completeness, obtain missing information or clarification from referral sources, and monitor pending referrals to prevent unnecessary admission delays. Accurately enter and maintain patient demographics, referral details, clinical documentation, and required intake information within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), ensuring timely and complete records.

Communicate essential patient and referral information to scheduling personnel and assigned clinicians to coordinate timely admissions and support a seamless transition into Home Health services. Collaborate with physician offices, hospitals, healthcare providers, patients, and referral sources regarding referral status, required documentation, and continuity of care, including accurately documenting verbal orders in accordance with established procedures and applicable nursing requirements.

Partner with Home Health clinical and operational teams to maintain efficient referral workflows, protect patient confidentiality, follow departmental policies, and promote positive experiences for patients and referral sources. Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in TN (Required) Minimum 1 Year of Home Health Experience (Required) High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred) 2 Years of Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience (Preferred) Why Maury Regional Health Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee!

Benefit-eligible positions include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Employer-paid life insurance Retirement savings plan with employer-matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Career advancement navigation opportunities Adoption assistance services Financial planning programs Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law.

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