What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staffing Coordinator - Bilingual Spanish (Experience needed) position at PLATINUM HOME HEALTH CARE?
The Staffing Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our home care setting, responsible for efficiently coordinating and scheduling home health aides to meet the needs of our patients. This role involves maintaining effective communication with both our home health aides and contracted facilities, ensuring the seamless provision of care. The Staffing Coordinator will also be involved in incident reporting and investigation, collaborating closely with other departments to enhance overall patient care.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Staffing and Scheduling: Develop and manage daily schedules for home health aides based on patient needs and contractual obligations. Ensure adequate coverage for all patients while optimizing the efficiency of staff schedules. Proactively address and resolve scheduling conflicts or issues.
- Communication: Maintain regular and clear communication with contracted facilities to understand patient status, care requirements, and any specific considerations. Collaborate with home health aides to relay patient information, care plans, and any changes in scheduling. Serve as a point of contact for addressing and resolving communication issues between home health aides and contracted facilities.
- Incident Reporting and Investigation: Promptly report and document any incidents or issues related to patient care, staff performance, or contractual obligations. Collaborate with relevant departments to thoroughly investigate incidents and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines in incident reporting and resolution.
- Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with Compliance and Recruitment to ensure home health aides meet all necessary qualifications and certifications. Collaborate with the Nursing Department to implement improvements based on incident investigations and reports. Coordinate with Payroll/Billing and Authorizations to address any billing or payment issues related to staffing.
- Reporting: Run daily reports to monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of staffing schedules. Provide regular reports to management on staffing trends, incidents, and other relevant metrics. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance overall performance.