What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Scheduler position at Caretenders?
We are hiring for a Patient Schedule Specialist
This position is for time Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm in the office in Madisonville scheduling clinician visits to patient homes.
At Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
employee wellness programs
flexibility for true work-life balance
holidays & paid time off
continuing education & career growth opportunities
company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
The Scheduling Specialist is responsible for managing patient referrals and visit schedules.
Utilizes an automated scheduling system to maintain a calendar of services for both episodic and per visit customers.
Processes workflow for requested scheduled, missed, rescheduled, reassigned, declined, and delivered visits.
Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns licensed professional and case manager for all start of care visits.
Communicates daily with field staff regarding any visits unaddressed in late, pending, or incomplete status for resolution as appropriate.
Education Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- Minimum one year of scheduling experience in health care setting using an online scheduling system is preferred.
- Exceptional organizational, customer service, communication, and decision making skills required.
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing OASIS visits, supervisory, and reassessment visits