Job Title : Intake Specialist
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Contract - 13 Weeks
Start Date: 03/02/2026
Schedule Shift: Days | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Description : Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is seeking an experienced
Intake Specialist
to support timely and accurate processing of home health referrals. This is a temporary, non-clinical administrative role ideal for candidates with strong medical office, data entry, and insurance verification experience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING Required
: Minimum
1 year of full-time experience in a medical office setting
(required) Home Health agency experience
(highly preferred) Minimum
1 year of full-time data entry experience
(required) High school diploma
(required) Working knowledge of
health insurance coverage and authorization requirements Knowledge of
medical terminology Strong general computer skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated time management, focus, and organizational skills Active and current
driver’s license
(required) Must have
own vehicle DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Process and review referral packets to ensure all required and accurate information is completed prior to patient start of care Enter referral and patient data into agency systems accurately and efficiently Communicate with internal staff, referral sources, and external partners to resolve missing or incorrect information Maintain productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions Demonstrate dependability in attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours Work independently while following established intake and referral workflows Manage multiple priorities and follow through on problem resolution
Description : Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is seeking an experienced
Intake Specialist
to support timely and accurate processing of home health referrals. This is a temporary, non-clinical administrative role ideal for candidates with strong medical office, data entry, and insurance verification experience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING Required
: Minimum
1 year of full-time experience in a medical office setting
(required) Home Health agency experience
(highly preferred) Minimum
1 year of full-time data entry experience
(required) High school diploma
(required) Working knowledge of
health insurance coverage and authorization requirements Knowledge of
medical terminology Strong general computer skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated time management, focus, and organizational skills Active and current
driver’s license
(required) Must have
own vehicle DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Process and review referral packets to ensure all required and accurate information is completed prior to patient start of care Enter referral and patient data into agency systems accurately and efficiently Communicate with internal staff, referral sources, and external partners to resolve missing or incorrect information Maintain productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions Demonstrate dependability in attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours Work independently while following established intake and referral workflows Manage multiple priorities and follow through on problem resolution