Scheduler, Homecare

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in the UK is seeking a Scheduler for Home Health to manage visit schedules and coordinate patient care activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with at least 2 years of experience in a medical or secretarial setting. Join a supportive team committed to delivering timely care.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of secretarial experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Strong proficiency in office and clerical procedures.
• Experience with a variety of software systems.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate visit schedules for Home Care and Rehab teams.
• Create and maintain staff and patient schedules.
• Validate schedules and coordinate with Clinical Managers.
• Triaging incoming communication related to scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science

Tools

Office software

Database tools

Job description

Overview

Scheduler – Home Health
Make your next move a rewarding one! Join us at the VNA of Care New England, and help bring care home.

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy being the central hub of communication and coordination? At Care New England, we’re seeking a dependable and efficient Scheduler to join our Home Health — ensuring smooth and timely scheduling of patient care that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Do

• Support patients and clinical staff by managing and coordinating visit schedules for Home Care and Rehab teams
• Work closely with Clinical Managers and field staff to ensure all care is timely, accurate, and compliant with agency policies and state regulations

Your Day-to-Day Might Include

• Creating and maintaining staff and patient schedules across service lines
• Assigning visits such as admissions, discharges, and revisits to appropriate clinicians
• Verifying schedules and coordinating with Clinical Managers and field staff
• Triaging incoming communication (calls, messages, faxes) related to scheduling
• Handling sensitive hospice assignments including timely coordination for end-of-life care
• Communicating scheduling issues, changes, and conflicts promptly to staff and managers
• Preparing daily and weekly scheduling reports and capacity planning documents
• Ensuring all documentation and follow-ups are completed accurately and on time
• Inputting calendars for new and current staff annually
• Processing medical supply orders for Hospice on weekends and holidays as directed
• Running EC reports and managing weekend on-call scheduling tasks
• Supporting special projects and department tasks as assigned

What We Offer

• A vital, behind-the-scenes role in patient-centered care
• Supportive team environment and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to grow within a respected healthcare organization
• Generous sign-on bonuses for eligible applicants
• Flexible scheduling and cross-functional exposure
• Training and development opportunities

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or completion of a secretarial school program (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of secretarial experience, preferably in a medical setting
• Strong proficiency in office and clerical procedures, including: typing, filing, telephone and communication skills, photocopying and fax operations
• Experience with a variety of software systems, PCs, and database tools
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills

Ready to be the heart of our scheduling operations? Apply today and help ensure that care gets to where it’s needed—on time, every time.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself or herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.