HHA Scheduler
All Care VNA, Hospice & Private Home Care Services · Lynn, MA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Home Health Aide (HHA) Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and maintaining client and HHA schedules to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. This position serves as a key communication link between clients, caregivers, and agency staff, managing scheduling changes, staffing needs, and service continuity while maintaining accurate documentation and exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Cook up and keep track of client and caregiver schedules based on service priorities, staffing availability, and client needs.
- Schedule, reschedule, and fill open shifts resulting from call-offs, illnesses, emergencies, or other staffing changes.
- Pass along scheduling updates and service changes to clients, caregivers, and other relevant parties in a timely manner.
- Keep accurate scheduling records, missed visit reports, and service documentation within the agency’s scheduling system.
- Maintain productivity and minimize overtime by monitoring staffing assignments.
- Spot and pass on scheduling concerns, service issues, staffing challenges, and employee performance concerns to management.
- Prioritize and fill client cases promptly to support continuity of care and service delivery goals.
- Fix scheduling corrections and updates accurately and within established timeframes.
- Help with intake activities and gather necessary scheduling information.
- Participate in rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted client services.
- During on-call shifts, coordinate caregiver coverage, document communications, and pass on unresolved issues to the Scheduling Department.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in home health care, health care scheduling, staffing coordination, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple members of the health care team and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
Qualifications
- Generous earned time package.
- Retirement planning: 403(b) savings plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, life, and disability effective on date of hire.
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care expenses.
- Access to personal wellness and financial support programs.
- On-site Fitness Center (Lynn office).
Benefits
- Generous earned time package.
- Retirement planning: 403(b) savings plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, life, and disability effective on date of hire.
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care expenses.
- Access to personal wellness and financial support programs.
- On-site Fitness Center (Lynn office).
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm