Telecare Team Manager Hybrid

VITAS Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a skilled professional to manage on-call duties and supervise an operations team. The ideal candidate will have experience in home health care, strong leadership abilities, and a current Registered Nurse License. Responsibilities include overseeing escalated patient care issues, conducting meetings, and facilitating team communications. This role offers the opportunity to enhance customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of home health experience preferred.
• Experience supervising an Operations team in a customer service environment.
• Current Registered Nurse License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-call duties and staffing.
• Handle escalated patient care and customer concerns.
• Facilitate daily meetings and shift reporting.

Skills

Home health experience

Customer Service management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage Illinois Administrator On-Call duties and responsibilities
• Support Program and Telecare with direction on escalated patient care and customer service concerns
• Support Program and Intake with direction on new referral appropriateness and appointment staffing
• Directly handle escalated calls: routine patient care, continuous care, revocations, HME, pharmacy, customer service, etc.
• Manage need for after-hours on-call Program and Care Connection Center field staffing/overtime needs
• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings with Telecare Team Leaders
• Facilitate weekly Telecare Patient Care Administrator calls
• Complete all required shift reporting and documentation in timely manner
• Communicate directly with Telecare and Program Patient Care Administrators as needed/directed
• Facilitate and/or attend meetings as schedule and/or required
• Notify appropriate Program and/or Care Connection Center management team member(s) of all patient record documentation enhancement opportunities
• Collaborate with Telecare PCA, Program PCA, HME, and Pharmacy Management on all clinical and customer service enhancement opportunities
• Responsible for on-call management team duties, as scheduled

Qualifications

• Two years of home health experience preferred
• Two or more years related experience supervising an Operations team in an overnight/alternate-hours environment. Call Center/Customer Service management experience preferred.
• Proven success in supporting strategic plans and attaining goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Expert in the delivery and monitoring of customer interactions
• A solid track record of managing clinical and customer service complaints
• Experienced in leading, supervising, and supporting clinical and customer service agents
• Ability to research and analyze information and data to arrive at and articulate valid findings. This includes root cause analysis, to build recommended corrective action plans
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining strong partnering relationships with team members
• Superior ability to effectively communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, and use word processing and database computer software as well as MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Prior experience in working collaboratively with other functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives and action plans
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Model leadership behaviors supporting: integrity, valuing diversity, innovation, building relationships, customer focus and teamwork

Education

• Associates degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License (with no current/pending restrictions) required.

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