Scheduling Coordinator (Temp)

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center access

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage patient visit schedules for home health and hospice services. You will coordinate with nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure timely visits and accurate records.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, HIPAA awareness, and 3+ years in home health scheduling. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Netsmart is preferred, with a high school diploma or higher as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher; AA/AS preferred.
• 3 years Home Health and/or Hospice scheduling experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to multitask under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule patient visits with nursing staff based on patient needs and care plans.
• Schedule referrals for Home Health and Hospice in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to manage appointments.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA

Medical terminology

MS Office

Netsmart

Education

High School Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Netsmart

Job description

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The Scheduler is responsible for managing and coordinating the schedules of home health professionals to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to patients. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. The Scheduling Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling patient visits, coordinating Home Health and Hospice referrals, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

This is a TEMPORARY position.

In This Role, a Scheduling Coordinator Will

• Coordinate and schedule patient visits with appropriate nursing staff based on patient needs, availability, and organizational protocols.
• Ensure that all patient visits are scheduled within established timelines and according to the care plan.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals to ensure that appointments are scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled, as necessary.
• Manage and prioritize scheduling requests from patients, nursing staff, students, and Managers to ensure that all requests are handled promptly and efficiently.
• Continuously monitor and adjust schedules as needed to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timely delivery of services.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management regarding scheduling and patient care activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• High School Diploma, AA or AS preferred.
• 3 years of Home Health and/or Hospice scheduling experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols.
• Proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Netsmart (preferred program).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Compensation Pay Range

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.