Intake Specialist Jobs
Intake Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, legal services, and social services, covering specializations in patient intake, client intake, and case intake, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.n.
- Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
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Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Service is required
- Behavioral Health/Intake experience highly preferred
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Provide admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
- Admit patients to the hospital and register outpatients with appropriate physician orders or transfers to another facility.n.
- Review all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with hospital and regulatory policies.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
-
Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Service is required
- Behavioral Health/Intake experience highly preferred
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Energy Services12
- Parmele Disability Advocates7P
- Northeast Family Services5
- Receivable Solutions4
- Ascension3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in intake specialist jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a relevant field required
- Experience with electronic health records or case management software preferred
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to documentation detail
- Ability to verify insurance eligibility or assess program eligibility
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for client-facing interactions
- Familiarity with HIPAA privacy rules or applicable confidentiality regulations
Tips for Your Intake Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to intake workflows
Highlight your experience collecting client or patient information, verifying insurance or eligibility, and entering data into case management systems. Generic administrative resumes miss the documentation and compliance language hiring managers in intake roles screen for.
List the software you have used
Intake roles often require day-one proficiency with electronic health records, case management platforms, or practice management software. Name the specific systems you've worked in so recruiters and ATS filters can match your application to the opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists intake specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job descriptions for caseload clues
Postings often reveal the volume and complexity of intake work, such as high-volume call queues or multi-program eligibility screening. Matching your experience to that workload in your cover letter signals you can handle the pace without a ramp-up period.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a frustrated caller, a missing document, or a client who didn't qualify. Walk through your process for de-escalating, following protocol, and documenting the outcome accurately rather than speaking in generalities.
Negotiate your starting pay using wage data
Before accepting an offer, check Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for your metro area and industry. Healthcare and legal intake roles often have different pay bands even within the same title, so knowing the range helps you counter with confidence.
Intake Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most intake specialists?
The companies hiring the most intake specialists right now include Energy Services, Parmele Disability Advocates, and Northeast Family Services, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, behavioral health organizations, and legal aid providers consistently account for a large portion of intake specialist demand.
How many intake specialist jobs are remote?
About 28% of intake specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on phone or chat-based intake, insurance verification, and triage coordination rather than in-person client-facing positions at clinics or courthouses.
How do you become an intake specialist?
Start by earning at least a high school diploma, though an associate degree in human services, healthcare administration, or a related field strengthens your candidacy. Build familiarity with case management or electronic health records software through coursework or entry-level administrative work. Volunteer or intern with a clinic, legal aid organization, or social services agency to gain direct client intake experience before applying to full-time roles.
Can you get hired as an intake specialist with no experience?
Yes, many entry-level intake specialist roles accept candidates without direct experience if you can demonstrate strong customer service or administrative skills. Highlight any work where you collected personal information, managed sensitive records, or guided people through a process. Roles at community health centers, nonprofit agencies, and legal clinics often hire and train candidates who show attention to detail and a calm, organized approach to client interactions.
What does the intake specialist interview process look like?
Most intake specialist interviews include an initial phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect questions about how you handle high call volumes, manage incomplete information from clients, and maintain accurate records under pressure. Some employers add a brief role-play exercise where you walk through an intake call or screen a mock client for eligibility. References and a background check are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to intake specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to intake specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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