About Job
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Care Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care and support throughout their healthcare journey. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology. The Care Coordinator will work closely with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to facilitate effective care management.
Duties
- Respond to inquiries from prospective clients and their families, warmly introducing them to our services.
- Schedule initial in-home assessments and assist in gathering essential client information, understanding their unique needs.
- Work with our team to help craft personalized care plans focusing on daily living activities, companionship, and household support.
- Create, manage, and optimize caregiver schedules, ensuring all client shifts are consistently covered.
- Proactively address call-outs and emergencies, finding immediate replacements to maintain continuous care.
- Verify caregiver EVV for accuracy, ensuring seamless payroll and billing processes.
- Serve as the go-to person for clients, families, and caregivers for all scheduling inquiries, concerns, and updates.
- Communicate care plan changes and updates clearly to caregivers, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
- Keep all client and caregiver files organized and confidential.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to handle after-hours needs and emergencies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., healthcare administration, social work) preferred.
- Proven experience in scheduling, coordination, or customer service, ideally within a home care or healthcare setting.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills – you're a clear and compassionate communicator!
- Superior organizational abilities and time management skills; you can juggle multiple tasks with ease.
- A natural problem-solver with a proactive approach.
- Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite) and experience with home care scheduling software is a big plus.
- A genuinely empathetic and compassionate nature, with a true desire to make a difference in people's lives.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment.
- Adaptable and flexible to meet evolving client needs and agency priorities.
We look forward to welcoming a compassionate Care Coordinator who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective coordination of care!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person