Health Information Coordinator/Scheduler

St. Croix Hospice; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice seeks a Health Information Manager (HIM) Scheduler to organize office operations, coordinate field staff scheduling, and support patients, families, and clinical teams in the Independence branch.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with physicians, managing supplies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while supporting team meetings and events in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare administration is preferred.
• Intermediate level computer experience.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff tasks in the electronic system per guidelines and optimize schedules.
• Maintain patient records and manage clinical documentation.
• Process travel and expense vouchers and new patient referrals.
• Answer branch phones, coordinate meetings, and prepare agendas.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Background check

Driver's license

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Independence, MO 64055, Position Type: Full Time, Work Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Health Information Manager - Scheduler

Position Overview

The Health Information Manager (HIM) Scheduler serves as an office manager building culture and community within the branch and keeping things running smoothly to support patients, their families and the clinical care team in the field. HIM has primary responsibility and accountability for scheduling staff, maintaining patient records, managing supply inventory, answering the branch phone, planning team meetings and events, and other related clerical duties.

Essential Functions and Skills

Scheduling and Coordination

• Schedule field staff tasks in the electronic software system according to scheduling guidelines and optimization standards.
• Coordinate with staff, patients, and physicians to ensure proper care continuity.
• Schedule and reschedule visits, including discharge, OASIS, recertification, and supervisory visits.
• Manage schedules for all patients, updating staff absences and notifying affected parties.
• Address and reschedule missed therapy visits whenever possible.
• Utilize geographic mapping tools for efficient scheduling.
• Maintain the on-call notebook and hospitalization log.

Administrative and Compliance Duties

• Prepare and review weekly and monthly schedules, ensuring productivity and geographic efficiency.
• Maintain and track clinical documentation, including interim orders and plans of care.
• Process travel and expense vouchers and new patient referral information.
• File and date-stamp clinical notes and records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain information security.
• Order and manage medical supply inventory to support patient care.
• Set up IDG conference rooms and prepare meeting agendas.
• Maintain order tracking to ensure timely return and follow-up.

Communication and Documentation

• Answer telephone lines promptly, document calls, and handle messages appropriately.
• Coordinate and verify clinical documentation, including physician orders.
• Prepare and print reports for clinical and management staff.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal documentation requirements.

Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Administrative experience in healthcare
• Intermediate level computer experience
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Preferred

• 2+ years of data entry experience.
• Previous Healthcare or hospice billing, scheduling, and EMR experience

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.