Intake/Scheduling Coordinator (Healthcare Call Center)
NH-Remote
At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!
LifeStance Health Values
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
REMOTE-Required to live in New Hampshire in the est zone
At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!
LifeStance Health Values
• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LIFESTANCE OVERVIEW
LifeStance Health (NASDAQ: LFST) is one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. LifeStance Health is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Our Vision: A truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better.
Our Mission: To help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare.
Since LifeStance Health was founded in 2017, we have grown to nearly 5,000 clinicians and team members serving patients in more than 370 locations. We acquire clinical practices and open new locations across the country, with thousands of new clinicians joining our mission every year. We are reimagining mental health.
Learn more at www.lifestance.com.
BENEFITS
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
Full Time Call Center
Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
$20/hr-$22/hr
REMOTE-Required to live in New Hampshire in the est zone
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Intake Coordinator plays a vital role in assisting new patients to establish care with a LifeStance provider. This position is responsible for scheduling initial assessments, collecting necessary demographic, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing referrals and clinical history to appropriately match patients with the most suitable providers. The Intake Coordinator facilitates the initial stages of client engagement and must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Intake Department Interactions:
• Efficiently handle communications via phone (inbound and outbound), email, voicemail, faxes, and chat.
• Identify and communicate patient trends and feedback, including scheduling barriers to Intake.
• Interact with Practice Operations team as necessary to ensure proper patient matching.
New Patient Assistance:
• Conduct thorough intake assessments to understand patient needs and match them with the most appropriate provider.
• Schedule initial appointments promptly and accurately with detail outlining patients’ needs including talk therapy and/or medication management.
• Collect patient insurance information and run eligibility ensuring in-network benefits for matched provider.
• Obtain and verify patient clinical history, demographic details, insurance information, and eligibility.
• Collect credit card for file and maintain compliance.
• Assist new patients with portal setup and new patient paperwork.
• Process and manage referral paperwork efficiently.
Other:
• Ensure all patient interactions and transactions are accurately documented in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Proactively contact referral source, patient, and/or provider office to obtain additional information that is required to complete verification of benefits and/or prior authorizations.
• Contact existing patients to initiate new services based on internal and external referrals.
• Assist new patient with any questions regarding new patient appointments or referrals.
• Professionally and calmly assist with incoming emergency calls as appropriate and follow crisis call protocols.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support the overall efficiency of the intake department.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, regulations, and compliance standards throughout the intake process including HIPAA and PCI.
COMPENTENCIES & SKILLS
• Adaptability: Quickly learn and adapt to the intake department’s processes and technology, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, appointment scheduling tools, and contact center systems.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, providers, and referral sources.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Customer Service: A patient-centric approach with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. empathy and compassion.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle complex situations and make informed decisions to resolve issues efficiently.
• Detailed Oriented: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all tasks.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a contact center environment and/or healthcare environment.
• Strong computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email.
• Prior experience working with Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs), preferred.
• Clear understanding of insurance-related terminology.
• Fluent in English, required and a professional working proficiency, in Spanish may be required.
• Quiet, distraction free, dedicated HIPAA compliant workspace in your remote office with high-speed hard-wired internet access.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.
Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.
Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job Profile
Must live in New Hampshire Remote position
Benefits/Perks401(k) 401k Retirement Savings 401k retirement savings with employer match AD&D Dental Disability Employee Assistance Program Holiday Pay Life Insurance Medical Paid parental leave Paid Time Off Short and long-term disability Vision
Tasks- Collect demographic info
- Compliance
- Manage referrals
- Schedule assessments
- Verify insurance eligibility
Adaptability Appointment Scheduling Attention to detail Call Center Client Engagement Communication Compliance Customer service EHR Electronic health record systems Healthcare HIPAA Insurance Verification Interpersonal IT Microsoft Office Organizational Patient assistance Patient Engagement Problem-solving Scheduling
Experience0 years
EducationBachelor's Bachelor's degree Equivalent High school diploma
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9