Hospice Scheduler

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Hospice Scheduler to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced home health setting, working in a multi-physician office, and proficiency with Kinnser software. This role requires previous experience in or combination of experience in handling authorizations, processing referrals, skilled care knowledge, and high census management, as well as some familiarity in insurance verification, intake and eligibility in home health or medical office settings.

About Mi Familia & Summit Home Health & Hospice:
Mi Familia & Summit Home Health & Hospice is proud to be recognized as one the Top Workplaces of 2024 by the San Antonio Express-News. We offer competitive pay with a generous benefits package for full time employees.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities for growth and development
• Work-life balance, flexible scheduling with Full-time, and PRN available
• Supportive and collaborative environment with open door policy
• Regularly scheduled employee appreciation events and staff lunches
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K and more, available for Full-time positions.
• Generous Paid Time Off (full time employees)
• 6 Paid Holidays per year (full time employees)

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling:

• Coordinate and schedule patient visits for home health services, ensuring efficient and timely care delivery.
• Manage high patient census and adapt to fast-paced changes in scheduling requirements.

Referrals:

• Process and manage incoming patient referrals from physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of referrals in the system.

Coordination:

• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure smooth and efficient patient care coordination.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff.

Documentation:

• Accurately document all scheduling, authorizations, and patient information in Kinnser software.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a home health setting, preferably in a multi-physician office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage high patient census.
• Proficiency with WellSky/Kinnser software.
• Experience with insurance verification and eligibility checks.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and skilled care services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free flu shots
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical scheduling: 1 year (Required)
• Kinnser/Wellsky: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20