UnitedHealth Group·Vancleave, Mississippi
The Intake Coordinator receives and analyzes incoming referral and order calls, effectively communicating patient and referral information to appropriate teams. Primary duties include obtaining and verifying demographic and clinical information from various sources and researching coverage or pay sources for each referral.
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As the Intake Coordinator, you will receive and analyze incoming referral and order calls while effectively communicating patient/referral information to appropriate teams.
Obtain demographic and clinical information from clients, physician’s offices, and other referral sources to compile referrals Verify new referring physician licenses on referrals taken in department Research coverage or pay source for each referral and verifies commercial policies and HIQA Educate prospective patients, families, physicians, and hospitals regarding home health services available Serve as a liaison between clinical and marketing staff
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
1+ years of experience in office procedures 1+ years insurance/medical experience An Active LPN license for the state of MS
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Candidates must possess at least one year of experience in office procedures and one year of insurance or medical experience. A mandatory requirement is holding an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license for the state of Mississippi.
Market context
In Mississippi, home health intake coordinator roles often draw interest from candidates with both clinical and administrative experience, especially when an active Mississippi LPN license is required. This role is competitive because it combines office procedures, insurance or medical experience, and patient-facing coordination, while the platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your LPN license is active and match your experience to the intake and insurance duties listed.