Healthcare Intake & Referral Coordinator

Woodbury, MN | $26-$29/hr | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

Join a locally owned and growing home healthcare organization dedicated to helping seniors remain independent, safe, and comfortable in their homes. This highly visible role serves as a key liaison between referral sources, clients, families, healthcare providers, and internal care teams. If you enjoy coordinating moving pieces, building relationships, and making a direct impact on patient care, this could be an excellent next step in your healthcare career.

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay of $26-$29/hour
• Monday-Friday schedule with standard business hours
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing healthcare organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Highly visible role with exposure to admissions, intake, insurance verification, and care coordination
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on seniors and their families
• Stable position with long-term growth potential
• Gain experience working closely with referral partners, providers, and healthcare operations teams

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming referrals and admissions
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain required authorizations
• Manage client demographics, medical information, medications, and documentation within the EMR system
• Communicate with referral partners, healthcare providers, clients, and families
• Process medical orders, referrals, and related documentation
• Create and maintain client care plans and required records
• Track referral activity and client data using spreadsheets and internal systems
• Resolve client inquiries and concerns in a timely, professional manner
• Assist with scheduling and occasional on-call coverage
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation to support quality care delivery

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in healthcare intake, admissions, or referral coordination
• Medicare intake experience preferred
• Home health, hospice, or home care experience preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorizations, and payor types
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• EMR experience and strong computer skills
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Position Details

• Location: Woodbury, MN (100% Onsite)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | Regular Business Hours
• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (720 hours)
• Pay Range: $26-$29/hour

Benefits During Contract Assignment

• Medical coverage with pharmacy benefits and virtual healthcare options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Accident and critical illness protection
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for eligible employees
• Earned Safe & Sick Time
• Employee discount programs for travel, entertainment, shopping, and more

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to grow within a thriving healthcare organization
• Supportive leadership team and employee-focused culture

Ideal Backgrounds

• Healthcare Intake Coordinator
• Home Health Intake Coordinator
• Hospice Intake Coordinator
• Admissions Coordinator
• Referral Coordinator
• Patient Access Representative
• Insurance Verification Specialist
• Medical Office Administrator
• Healthcare Scheduler