Home Care Scheduler: Drive Timely Visits & Team Coordination

Elara Caring; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet bereavement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Scheduler to support Administrators in scheduling patient visits and coordinating care teams to ensure timely, high-quality home care. You will serve as an intermediary among the Clinical Team Manager, direct care staff, physicians, and facility staff to optimize patient care and outcomes.

The role emphasizes planning, communication, and familiarity with scheduling systems, with bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of practical experience required.
• 1 year of experience of patient scheduling in the home care agency setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with national standards of care, state licensure, and federal conditions of participation.
• Ability to convey information and opinions, listening to others and checking for understanding, responding in appropriate message and tone.
• Ability to set timeframes, match resources to tasks, and plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits and manage direct care team member schedules to ensure timely patient care visits.
• Coordinate with CTM, direct care team members, the patient’s physician or medical provider, and other facility staff overseeing patient care.
• Support the patient journey by advancing key workflows throughout scheduling processes.
• Report to the Administrator or Branch Director.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Scheduler to support Administrators in scheduling patient visits and coordinating care teams to ensure timely, high-quality home care. You will serve as an intermediary among the Clinical Team Manager, direct care staff, physicians, and facility staff to optimize patient care and outcomes.

The role emphasizes planning, communication, and familiarity with scheduling systems, with bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.