Home Care Staffing Coordinator: Patient Transitions

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring a Home Care Staffing Specialist II in Baltimore to coordinate patient referrals, authorizations, and home care services, ensuring timely and quality care as patients transition from hospital to home.

The role supports staffing for individualized care plans, verifies insurance, and arranges equipment, while maintaining accurate records and effective communication with patients, families, and care providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience in a home care or healthcare setting (inpatient experience acceptable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient computer skills; EMR system experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient referrals and authorizations for home care services.
• Support staffing for individualized care plans based on patient assessments and ensure required services are included.
• Verify insurance and provide necessary information to home care agencies.
• Coordinate and schedule home care services to ensure timely, quality care.
• Facilitate home medical equipment arrangements and document equipment plans.
• Enter clinical information and document care progress in the systems.
• Collaborate with leadership, payers, and care teams to support timely initiation and continuation of care.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring a Home Care Staffing Specialist II in Baltimore to coordinate patient referrals, authorizations, and home care services, ensuring timely and quality care as patients transition from hospital to home.

The role supports staffing for individualized care plans, verifies insurance, and arranges equipment, while maintaining accurate records and effective communication with patients, families, and care providers.