Home Health Scheduler: Care Coordination Expert

Empath Health; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness

Generous PTO (5+ weeks)

CEU support & tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Empath Home Health in Sarasota, FL is seeking a resourceful Home Health Scheduler to support our home health team. The role requires coordinating staff, reviewing referrals, and ensuring care plans are aligned with patient needs at our on-site facility.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of scheduling experience in home health, familiarity with Homecare Homebase, and a high school diploma. LPN licensure in Florida is preferred, with strong collaboration and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in Home Health scheduling preferred.
• EMR experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is ideal.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Florida is preferred.
• Demonstrates collaboration, time management, problem-solving and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Enter scheduling data into Homecare Homebase HCHB and schedule clinical staff according to care plans/evaluations, location, and staff availability.
• Process all incoming patient referrals from physicians and acute/non-acute facilities.
• Verify Medicare benefit eligibility through online checks and, if needed, confirm status with other agencies by phone.
• Determine and communicate medical complexity/acuity of referred patients and their orders to the Clinical Coordinator.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, hospital discharge planners, and Territory Managers.

Skills

Home Health scheduling experience

Collaboration & teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN license in Florida (preferred)

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Empath Home Health in Sarasota, FL is seeking a resourceful Home Health Scheduler to support our home health team. The role requires coordinating staff, reviewing referrals, and ensuring care plans are aligned with patient needs at our on-site facility.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of scheduling experience in home health, familiarity with Homecare Homebase, and a high school diploma. LPN licensure in Florida is preferred, with strong collaboration and time-management skills.