Scheduler

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Surrey, BC, invites applications for a scheduling coordinator supporting Home Health/Home Support staff. You will coordinate and update staff schedules, relay changes to clients and staff, and maintain essential documentation.

The role emphasizes accurate intake, service times, and collaboration with health team members. The position offers a pathway in a large health care system, with competitive benefits and opportunities within Fraser Health.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with an Office Administration Certificate or equivalent.
• Two years of recent related experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and adjusts schedules for Home Health/Home Support staff to meet client needs and care plans.
• Communicates schedule changes to staff and clients; maintains documentation.
• Handles client intake information and relays to staff; informs clients of service times.

Skills

Communication

Typing 20 wpm

Independent worker

Planning & organizing

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Written communication

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Office Administration Certificate

2 years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.61 - $32.39 / hour

Job Summary

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health; we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, coordinates and maintains the scheduling of designated Home Health/Home Support (HH/HS) staff to ensure provision of services to clients and compliance with relevant legislation; in collaboration with team members, initiates and updates schedules; relays information to HH/HS staff and clients; maintains accurate relevant documentation.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares and adjusts schedules for designated Home Health/Home Support (HH/HS) staff to meet client needs, client referrals, applicable collective agreement and care plan including daily, short and long term scheduling; contacts staff regarding the initiation or changes in schedules; documents cancellations, amends schedules, monitors and adjusts schedules to maintain regular hours of work.
2. Records and obtains client intake information; relays information to HH/HS staff; informs client of regular scheduled service time and any change in service personnel or time of service.
3. Receives client feedback, complaints and inquiries; deferstoother members of the health team regarding specific feedback, inquiries andcomplaints and/or changes in client's status/schedule; advises Manager or designate of any difficulties in the placement of Community Health Workers (CHW).
4. Receives calls and/or requests from staff regarding absences such as vacation, sick leave and other leaves of absence; assigns staff in accordance with applicable collective agreement upon approval of leave.
5. Liaises with Manager or designate regarding issues such as staffing requirements and client concerns; reviews and verifies CHW timesheets and provides input into performance review of CHW'''s, as requested.
6. Completes and maintains client records/reports ensuring that all information for the delivery and evaluation of service is complete; maintains relevant statistical information as required.
7. Orientates new officestaff to scheduling procedures and forms, as required.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12, plus an Office Administration Certificate and two (2) years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to type at 20 wpm.
• Business writing skills.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.