Scheduling Coordinator Home Health

UPMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Altoona, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Coordinates clerical and scheduling functions for a multidisciplinary home health team, including managing patient admissions and visit verifications. Facilitates communication between patients, families, and staff while maintaining the team master schedule.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and preferred related work experience. You are competent with PCs and possess knowledge of medical terminology. This role requires adherence to organizational standards and a focus on optimal patient satisfaction.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical terminology

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Job Description

Home Health Scheduling Coordinator Cambria
The Home Health Scheduling Coordinator is an on-site position, coordinating the clerical and scheduling functions for the multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Clinical Manager. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making meaningful connections this role is for you!

  • Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm, rotations for weekends and holidays.
  • UPMC Benefits

    Responsibilities:
     
  • Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
  • Focus on customer service and continually strive to perform the duties of their job in a manner that results in optimal patient satisfaction.
  • Identify, develop, and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
  • Perform duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC toward patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians, and other departments within the organization.
  • Completes payroll duties as assigned
  • Calls all new patients for an Admission visit or Resumption of Care visit
  • Performs visit verification activities daily. Verifies visits provided to visits ordered, scheduled, documented, and notifies Clinical Manager of discrepancies
  • Responsible for maintaining the team master schedule and visit verification
  • Performs scripted Welcome Calls and Outreach Calls to all new patients
  • Coordinates with Clinical Manager and Intake to schedule all patient admissions, and initial visits for internal multidisciplinary referrals
  • Coordinates scheduling of homecare patient visits based on patient needs, productivity expectations and staffing, with assistance of Clinical Manager
  • Process, reconcile and distribute patient information as needed
  • Accept patients, family and staff telephone calls and facilitate communication between team members.
  • Update patient information, print patient information and reports as required and/or directed.


  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1-year related work experience preferred. 
  • Competency with PC preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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