What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at McLaren Health Management Grp?
About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Scheduler
Michigan, Lansing
NEW
Administrative/Clerical
McLaren Health Management Grp
25006138
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating and maintaining the schedule for all professional and paraprofessional clinical staff assigned to clinical programs (home health, hospice and private duty).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates/schedules nursing, therapy, social work, chaplain, volunteer and aide assignments in an effective and timely manner; makes necessary changes to compensate for emergency situations and/or acutely ill patients.
2. Schedules client appointments/visits according to care plans and staff availability.
3. Proficiently uses clinical software to schedule all assignments.
4. Contacts care providers and clients regarding day-to-day changes.
5. Discerns client services required as outlined in agreements, urgent requests and care plans.
6. Maintains and creates various statistical and staffing records. Generates and submits reports as requested.
7. Performs general office duties including but not limited to word processing, photocopies, files, shreds, sort/distributes mail, provides reception and telephone services as needed.
2. Schedules client appointments/visits according to care plans and staff availability.
3. Proficiently uses clinical software to schedule all assignments.
4. Contacts care providers and clients regarding day-to-day changes.
5. Discerns client services required as outlined in agreements, urgent requests and care plans.
6. Maintains and creates various statistical and staffing records. Generates and submits reports as requested.
7. Performs general office duties including but not limited to word processing, photocopies, files, shreds, sort/distributes mail, provides reception and telephone services as needed.
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Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Computer skills including but not limited to MS Office, MS Excel and scheduling program.
- Basic medical terminology.
Preferred:
- Prior scheduling experience.
- Two years of experience, preferably in health care.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 25006138
- Daily Work Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.