(Medical Assistant) Intake Coordinator-Pearland, TX

divh2Interim Healthcare Intake Coordinator Position/h2pInterim Healthcare, one of the nations leading providers of home care is seeking a temporary Intake Coordinator Position with potential ongoing opportunities needed. This role provides centralized intake functions in order to gather pertinent patient/client, clinical and financial information to optimize quality care. Join our All Star-team and apply today!/ppEssential Functions:/pulliActs as a contact telephone liaison person interfacing with referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff./liliReceives and coordinates all incoming calls, providing patients/clients and referral sources with basic information to assist in accessing appropriate services./liliCompletes intake screening including obtaining, documenting, and analyzing all required information to make a preliminary admission decision./liliActively promotes care/services to prospective patients/clients./liliWhere permitted by law, receives verbal orders from physicians to initiate care/services./liliMay have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and the ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department./li/ulpMinimum Education Experience Requirements:/pulliThree (3) years relevant experience in medical services or clinical environment with knowledge of medical terminology including previous intake experience of at least one year./liliMust have Medical Assistant certification./li/ulpKnowledge, Skills Abilities Required:/pulliAbility to develop strong working relationships, possess team organization and community resources coordination skills./liliSound clinical knowledge base./liliStrong understanding of EMR software./liliStrong customer service skills including proactive identification and resolution of customer issues using sound judgment and decision-making skills within parameters established by the Manager./liliStrong prioritization and time management skills. Must be detail-oriented./liliAbility to work with minimal supervision and utilize clear, concise, and positive communication skills./liliAbility to manage and initiate change to better achieve strategic objectives./liliDemonstrated ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, changing priorities, and short deadlines./liliApplicable federal and state health requirements to provide client services as appropriate./li/ul/div