Home health Intake Lead LVN

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The Home Health Intake Lead oversees the intake and eligibility process for a home health agency, ensuring timely referral processing, accurate insurance verification, and compliant clinical review. This role works closely with operations and clinical leadership to support efficient admissions and high-quality patient care.

• Oversee daily intake and eligibility operations.
• Review and prioritize referrals from hospitals, physicians, and facilities.
• Verify insurance benefits, eligibility, and authorization requirements.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and timely follow-up to prevent SOC delays.

• Conduct clinical review to determine appropriateness for home health services.
• Review orders and documentation for Medicare and payer compliance.
• Collaborate with RNs and clinical leadership on admissions and care planning.
• Identify and elevate compliance or eligibility concerns as needed.

• Partner with the Operations Manager to improve intake workflows and efficiency.
• Coordinate with clinical, billing, and sales teams to ensure smooth admissions.
• Train, support, and oversee intake staff performance.

• Monitor intake metrics, referral conversion, authorizations, and SOC timelines.
• Support audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of customer service with referral sources and families.

• 2–3 years of home health experience (intake, admissions, or clinical review).
• Knowledge of Medicare home health guidelines and payer requirements.
• Experience with EMR systems and insurance verification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Active Texas LVN license.
• Prior intake leadership or supervisory experience.
• Medicare Advantage and commercial payer authorization knowledge.