Scheduler
Elara Caring · Manchester, NH · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Scheduler supports Administrators (or Designated Branch Directors) in scheduling patient visits. By advancing key workflows throughout the patient journey, the Scheduler manages direct care team member schedules to ensure adequate and timely patient care visits. The Scheduler acts as an intermediary between the Clinical Team Manager (CTM), direct care team members, the patient's physician or medical provider, and other facility staff overseeing patient care.
Responsibilities
- Manage direct care team member schedules to ensure adequate and timely patient care visits
- Act as an intermediary between the Clinical Team Manager (CTM), direct care team members, the patient's physician or medical provider, and other facility staff overseeing patient care
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree is preferred
- 1 year of practical experience required
- 1 year of experience of patient scheduling in the home care agency setting is preferred
- Demonstrates familiarity and understanding of national standards of care, state licensure, and federal conditions of participation
- Ability to convey information and opinions, listening to others and checking for understanding, responding in appropriate message and tone
- Ability to set timeframes, match resources to tasks, and plan ahead
- Ability to make decisions with incomplete information, choosing from multiple options, knowing when to escalate
- Quickly become proficient in enterprise applications (Homecare Homebase, Workday, etc.) and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle complaints, manage conflict and negotiate outcomes
- Ability to seek patient feedback, advocate for patient, understanding of patient needs, and managing patient expectations
- Ability to respond to and control unexpected situations by evaluating solutions and taking initiative to implement best solution
- Ability to understand financial impact of scheduling decisions and staff productivity metrics
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Benefits
- Work in a collaborative environment
- Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Pet insurance
You will report to the Administrator or Branch Director.