HIM/Scheduler West Des Moines IA

St. Croix Hospice; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Health Information Manager (HIM) Scheduler to support scheduling staff, maintain patient records, manage supplies, and coordinate with the care team in the field. You will play a key role in organizing patient visits, documentation, and compliance with HIPAA.

The ideal candidate has administrative healthcare experience, solid computer skills, and the ability to pass background and drug testing. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

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 and access to a vehicle.
• Preferred: 2+ years of data entry experience.
• Experience with healthcare billing, scheduling, and EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule field staff tasks in scheduling software ensuring guidelines are met.
• Coordinate with staff, patients, and physicians to ensure care continuity.
• Schedule and reschedule visits including discharge, OASIS, recertification, and supervisory visits.
• Manage schedules for all patients, update absences, notify parties.
• Address missed visits and reschedule when possible.
• Use geographic mapping tools for efficient scheduling.
• Maintain the on-call notebook and hospitalization log.

Skills

Healthcare admin

Computer literacy

Data entry

Driver’s license

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

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.

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

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• 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.