Home Health Scheduler

Quick Facts

Role: Home Health Scheduler

Schedule: Full time, Days (8-hour shift), Monday–Friday; weekend coverage as needed

Weekly hours: 40

Status: Non-Exempt (Regular employee)

Pay range: $30.54 to $42.75 / hour

Benefits: Yes

Description

Maintain scheduling for specialized procedures for an assigned department and coordinate services with physicians’ offices and other related departments. Communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers while verifying room and equipment availability when needed. Ensure compliance with privacy and safety requirements to support optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduling for specialized procedures within the department
• Coordinate services with physicians’ offices and other related departments
• Verify room and equipment availability when necessary
• Use competent communication to gain confidence and cooperation from patients and care providers
• Follow local/state/federal regulations, codes, and organizational policies and procedures (including privacy and safety)
• May perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology covering diagnostic tests, surgeries, consultations, and procedures
• Ability to interpret instructions and data from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats
• Written and verbal communication skills for team members, supervisors, patients, and hospital personnel
• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within standardized policies/procedures
• General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while handling multiple tasks with interruptions
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ability to protect patient privacy and ensure PHI confidentiality
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available (details not specified)