LPN Home Health Scheduler & Care Coordinator

Amedisys; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys in Tucson, AZ is seeking a LPN Patient Service Coordinator Scheduler to manage the scheduling of home visits for field staff and to assist with coordination of patient care under the Clinical Manager. The role requires an active LPN/LVN or RN license and at least one year of healthcare administration experience.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a pay rate of $30.00–$32.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN or RN in the state of assignment.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1+) year of administrative experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules home visits for field staff and coordinates patient care.
• Prepares weekly clinician schedules and reviews capacity to meet productivity standards.
• Assigns clinicians to the most efficient geography, matching skills with care needs.
• Ensures missed visits are rescheduled or referred to the Clinical Manager for resolution.
• Communicates scheduling needs with patients, field staff and Clinical Manager.
• Monitors hospitalized patients and ensures timely follow-up by the team.
• Completes schedules including orders and services as required.
• Assists with transfers of patients between care centers or Hospice services.
• May provide direct patient care in emergencies if licensed clinician and needed.
• Maintains supply closet and coordinates with field staff for supplies.
• In absence of Intake Coordinator, may handle referral and intake process.

Skills

Scheduling

Administrative experience

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license (state-specific)

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Amedisys in Tucson, AZ is seeking a LPN Patient Service Coordinator Scheduler to manage the scheduling of home visits for field staff and to assist with coordination of patient care under the Clinical Manager. The role requires an active LPN/LVN or RN license and at least one year of healthcare administration experience.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a pay rate of $30.00–$32.00 per hour.