Home Health Scheduler — Coordinate Care & Timely Visits

Elara Caring; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time?ss

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off, paid holidays, family,

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring in Topeka, KS is seeking a Scheduler to support Administrators and Branch Directors by coordinating patient visits and staff schedules. You will bridge clinical teams, physicians, and frontline staff to ensure timely, quality care and smooth patient journeys.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, 1 year of scheduling experience (home care preferred), and comfort with enterprise systems. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus and a passion for patient advocacy is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an Associate degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of practical scheduling experience.
• 1 year of patient scheduling in home care preferred.
• Familiar with national standards of care, state licensure, and federal conditions of participation.
• Ability to convey information clearly, listen, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to plan ahead, set timeframes, and match resources to tasks.
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information and escalate when needed.
• Proficient in enterprise applications (Homecare Homebase, Workday) and MS Office.
• Ability to handle complaints, manage conflict, and negotiate outcomes.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Scheduler supports Administrators (or Designated Branch Directors) in scheduling patient visits.
• Manages direct care team member schedules to ensure adequate and timely patient care visits.
• Acts as intermediary between the Clinical Team Manager, direct care team members, patient’s physician or medical provider, and other facility staff overseeing patient care.
• Report to the Administrator or Branch Director.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Patient advocacy

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elara Caring in Topeka, KS is seeking a Scheduler to support Administrators and Branch Directors by coordinating patient visits and staff schedules. You will bridge clinical teams, physicians, and frontline staff to ensure timely, quality care and smooth patient journeys.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, 1 year of scheduling experience (home care preferred), and comfort with enterprise systems. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus and a passion for patient advocacy is essential.