Scheduler

Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Performs clerical / scheduling activities that facilitate Agency operations. These activities include coordination of employee schedules with client wants / needs, processing intake information, and communication with referral sources.

Hours to be worked for this position may vary.

REPORTS TO Director of Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate; advanced education desirable

Current staffing experience, preferably staffing for a temporary Agency or in home health

Knowledge of medical terminology or a general medical background desirable

Demonstrates strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Computer literate or willing to be trained on a personal computer

Speaks, reads, writes, and comprehends English

Demonstrates time management, organizational skills, and ability to function with minimal direction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Maintains schedule for services requested and provided to agency clients.

a. Assures that cases are filled within established time frames.

b. Completes documentation (paper or automated system).

c. Provides appropriate notification of schedule to employee, client, contract agency, supervisor, and others as appropriate.

d. Monitors overtime and mileage records of employees.

e. Responds to emergency calls and arranges schedule accordingly.

2. Provides direction to direct care employees and communicates with supervisors as needed to assure safe and effective coverage of client needs.

a. Assigns Agency staff to clients as directed by the licensed professional staff, Plan of Care / Aide Care Plan and service request.

b. Assures employees receive complete and accurate directions and information about client needs as directed by licensed professional staff, Plan of Care / Aide Care Plan and service request.

c. Reports any scheduling changes and / or client concerns to the supervisor. Notifies clients of changes and monitors employee performance in areas of dependability, responsiveness, timeliness, and client concerns.

d. Participates in the evaluation and performance review of field staff.

e. Verifies time records with schedules.

f. Follows up with employees on scheduling problems encountered by the on-call staff.

3. Participates in determining hiring needs.

a. Minimizes substitution of employees and maximizes permanent coverage.

b. Maintains adequate numbers of available on-call staff.

c. Notifies Supervisor of staff needs.

d. Meets with nursing and marketing staff to anticipate needed coverage (new clients’ increased needs).

4. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

a. Respects the confidentiality of information in client and employee records.

b. Shares information in accordance with Agency policy.

c. Protects documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.

5. Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures as well as community and professional standards.

a. Assures compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws, and if applicable, accreditation standards.

b. Attends meetings and educational programs as required.

c. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.

d. Participates in the Agency’s ongoing quality improvement activities.

6. Performs other duties and responsibilities as deemed reasonably necessary. Compensation : $ - $ per hour

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• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

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