Intake Coordinator

Stella Mental Health  ยท  via Jobs Wordpress
๐Ÿ’ฐ $20 - $26/hr ๐ŸŒŽ Remote

Job Description:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for patients and create a welcoming introduction to care
  • Answer patient questions and educate patients about treatments, programs, and next steps
  • Schedule appointments across multiple clinics and providers
  • Verify insurance eligibility and explain coverage and financial considerations
  • Provide appointment preparation instructions, consent information, and clinic orientation
  • Manage referrals, care transitions, and follow-up communications
  • Respond to patient inquiries by phone, email, and voicemail
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient data in EMR and CRM systems
  • Coordinate with clinic providers, administrative staff, and TCC teammates
  • Participate in team meetings, daily huddles, and required trainings
  • Support referral processing, document management, billing accuracy, authorization, payment, and documentation procedures
  • Identify workflow opportunities and participate in process improvement initiatives
  • Minimize appointment gaps through proactive schedule coordination
  • Maintain patient health and financial information confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1โ€“3 years of experience in a healthcare, call center, or patient access environment
  • At least 1 year of healthcare, call center, or patient access experience
  • At least 1 year of insurance verification / scheduling experience
  • Proven ability to manage a high call volume and maintain service quality under pressure
  • Excellent communication, empathy, and organizational skills
  • Experience with EMR systems, insurance verification, and scheduling workflows
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures accurately
  • Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AMโ€“6:00 PM / 6:30 PM PST
  • Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field
  • Preferred: Experience in behavioral health or integrated care settings
  • Preferred: Familiarity with CRM systems and HIPAA compliance standards
  • Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Preferred: At least 1 year of EMR or CRM experience
  • Must maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy, compliance, and regulatory standards

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off, including your birthday off
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly bonus potential
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Mission-driven organization that makes a positive impact on people's lives