Full-Time

Patient Services Intake Coordinator

Optimal Care

Optimal Care

51-200 employees

Medicare-certified home health with geriatric care

Compensation Overview

$19 - $22/hr

+ Mileage reimbursement

Jackson, MI, USA

Hybrid

On-site Monday through Friday, with a remote weekend rotation.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Medical Terminology

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage are required.
  • A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor guidelines is preferred.
  • Professional and effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to operate computer and office equipment is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills is required.
  • Conflict-resolution skills are required.
  • Interpersonal, coordination, and leadership skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage patient referrals from intake through transition to care.
  • Answer inquiries and enter referral information accurately.
  • Coordinate information and connect patients with appropriate Hospice and Physician Services in a timely manner.
  • Partner with clinical teams and referral sources to support patient access to care.
  • Maintain communication with supervisors, sales teams, providers, and community partners.
  • Maintain accurate documentation within company systems.
  • Support customer service, quality patient care, and the growth of Hospice and Physician Services.
  • Work on-site Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a remote weekend rotation.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate's degree is preferred.
  • Respond constructively to suggestions.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor guidelines is preferred.

Optimal Care provides Medicare-certified home health services for seniors, guided by a nurse practitioner-led care model. A nurse practitioner visits patients at home and develops individualized care plans that cover behavioral health, dementia, geriatric, diabetic, wound, and orthopedic care. This in-home, NP-driven approach offers a broad suite of geriatric-focused programs rather than only post-surgical or rehabilitation services. Its goal is to keep seniors safe and healthy at home by coordinating comprehensive, specialty care in their living environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Michigan

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 job postings show active hiring across Jackson, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, and Wayne.
  • Optimal Care launched a consolidated brand after the June 2025 union, simplifying sales.
  • Employee recognition and mileage, PTO, and sign-on bonuses support retention and referral growth.

What critics are saying

  • Michigan reimbursement pressure and staffing shortages squeeze margins across home health and hospice.
  • The 2025 merger integration can disrupt referrals, billing, and culture through 2026.
  • A CMS audit or wage-class-action challenge would damage credibility and trigger existential cash strain.

What makes Optimal Care unique

  • June 2025 merger created one integrated physician, home health, and hospice platform.
  • Clinician-owned Optimal Care emphasizes coordinated post-acute care across Michigan markets.
  • Fortune named Optimal Care among 2025's 15 best workplaces in aging services.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

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