Scheduler

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages workload based on goals, initiative, and prioritization.
• Select, schedule, and coordinate caregivers based on assessment and care plan information for new and existing clients. Maintains appropriate gross profit margin for each case.
• Maintain all scheduling of caregivers and respond to situations where scheduling conflicts, emergencies and/or “call-outs” arise. The company schedule must be complete three days before all scheduled shifts.
• Communicate timely and positively any caregiver changes and updates to the schedules ahead of the scheduled time, with the client/family.
• Track and record in company software for all scheduling changes.
• Average two weeks per month on-call duty and as directed by supervisor.
• Communicate and provide input to the internal staff on hiring needs on a regular basis.
• May assist in keeping caregiver files up to date, including tracking expirations of any licensing, insurance, etc. in computer software. Collects new documents as directed, notifies supervisor when new documents cannot be obtained.
• Audits time cards on a regular basis to ensure hours match scheduled hours.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems; uses initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions.
• Cookout activities in the event of caregiver tardiness or absences.
• Act as point of contact with client family regarding schedules.
• Maintain an excellent rapport with clients and caregivers and effectively promote positive interpersonal relationships.
• Works in conjunction with supervisor in resolving complaints, incidents, and injuries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required, Associate’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a staffing/scheduling/logistics position preferred.
• Knowledge of general home care/healthcare staffing preferred.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.
• Team player, excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills, able to multi-task and work independently.
• Must have experience using telephones with multiple lines, multi-task on several calls and maintain professionalism and patience within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative-solution abilities.