Intake Coordinator
Company: New England Life Care
Location: Canton
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description NELC is one of the fastest
growing home infusion therapy services company in New England and
is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider. NELC is a
hospital collaborative serving more than 57 hospital systems in
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. NELC was created
by local hospitals to ensure their patients have access to a
provider that reflects their commitment to excellence in patient
care, quality, and service. Like our member hospitals, NELC
provides patient focused care. For more information, visit our
website at www.nelifecare.org. New England Life Care currently has
openings for full time Intake Coordinators. These are hourly,
non-exempt roles with normal Monday – Friday schedules from 8am -
5pm. Once fully trained, there is a requirement to participate in
the with weekend rotation, which is typically once every three to
six weeks. Training is 100% on site. Partial work from home may be
available after fully trained. Summary: The is an entry level
position, with responsibility for comprehensive coordination of
care for NELC patients receiving home infusion therapy. This
position will have a Sr. Intake Coordinator designated as an
official mentor. The Intake Coordinator position has a Career
Ladder in place. Candidates who achieve excellent performance in
their job duties, who demonstrate a commitment to personal
development, participation in department and company strategic
programs and projects, who develop superior working relationships
inside and outside the department and who show a commitment to the
success of the department are eligible for promotion to the
following positions: Senior Intake Coordinator – Candidates who
meet defined goals, objectives, and accomplishments and who
demonstrate engagement and ownership of departmental and
organization activities would generally expect to be promoted in
2-5 years to: Lead Intake Coordinator – Candidates who are part of
the department leadership team and who have responsibility for
advanced departmental, company and member hospital engagement.
Benefits: Health insurance Career Ladders Dental insurance Vision
insurance Generous employer-matched 403b savings program Company
paid: Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off And much more! Primary Responsibilities: Accurately
compiles the initial Patient Profile for each therapy and
distributes it to the appropriate members of the healthcare team
for processing. Responsible for answering all incoming phones for
Intake Workgroup and ensuring all calls are documented in an email
to appropriate staff and documenting in patient file where
appropriate. Communicates effectively with pharmacy, reimbursement,
materials management and delivery staff regarding new referrals and
ongoing patient issues. All communication will be clearly
documented in patient file. Works collaboratively with the
Liaison/Care Coordination team to ensure efficient discharge.
Effectively communicates patient requirements and changes in
patient status to appropriate members of infusion and reimbursement
teams as well as the internal/external Nursing staff involved in
meeting the patient’s home health needs. Comprehensively documents
all patient related information / conversations in patient’s
clinical record as updates are presented to Intake staff.
Communicates all changes in patient supply requirements to Pharmacy
and Patient Service Representative (PSR) for any active patient
resuming therapy. Responsible for documenting and processing the
requested delivery through SOP S015 – (Time Commitment Process).
Responsible for updating any errors in patient file that is
presented through daily reports (i.e., updating Referral sources;
updating Access, etc) Follows NELC policies & procedures in the
normal conduction of company business. Will develop skills in
understanding insurance coverage with the guidance of Senior Intake
Coordinator and/or Supervisor. Professional Requirements: Good
Communication skills both verbally and written Good organizational
skills Good customer service skills Attention to detail Positive,
team player a must. Must be able to work holidays on a rotating
schedule. Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Preferred
Experience Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations 4–5
years healthcare administrative experience Associates degree
Medical terminology ''It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or
continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be
subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.'' EOE Monday –
Friday schedules from 8am - 5pm. Once fully trained, there is a
requirement to participate in the with weekend rotation, which is
typically once every three to six weeks.
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