LPN Patient Services Scheduler - Coordinating Care & Visits

Amedisys; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an Intake Coordinator to schedule home visits and coordinate patient care from the care center. You will work in-office Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, handling scheduling for field staff, patients, and the Clinical Manager to maximize care center capacity.

The role requires nursing licensure and at least 1 year of healthcare administration experience. Primary duties include coordinating visits, communicating with providers, and ensuring timely patient services.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN) valid in the employee's assigned state.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year of administrative experience in a health care environment.
• 1+ year scheduling experience in a healthcare environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient assessments and Oasis visits to ensure timeliness.
• Prepares and reviews weekly clinician schedules to optimize capacity.
• Allocates clinicians by geography to maximize efficiency and match care needs.
• Ensures missed visits are rescheduled or referred for resolution.
• Coordinates with field staff, patients, and Clinical Manager for scheduling of patient services.
• Manages calls related to scheduling issues and escalates as needed.
• Monitors hospitalized patients and ensures follow-up by the team.
• Completes required orders and services in schedules (labs, visits, etc.).
• Supports timely communication with patients, clinicians, referral sources, BD team and other offices.
• Generates reports and acts on workflow insights.
• Assists with patient transfers between care centers and Hospice services.
• If licensed and in emergencies, may provide direct patient care.

Skills

Scheduling

Administrative support

Healthcare coordination

Education

Nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amedisys is seeking an Intake Coordinator to schedule home visits and coordinate patient care from the care center. You will work in-office Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, handling scheduling for field staff, patients, and the Clinical Manager to maximize care center capacity.

The role requires nursing licensure and at least 1 year of healthcare administration experience. Primary duties include coordinating visits, communicating with providers, and ensuring timely patient services.