Client Service Associate – Planning & Scheduling

Assign visits to nurses and home support workers based on local geography and client needs, while ensuring continuity of care and following guidelines and planning procedures
Manage daily tasks, including receiving and processing client referrals and updates, and responding to phone inquiries from clients, doctors, service providers, and other agencies
Handle scheduling by managing advanced plans and making daily adjustments due to sick calls, client cancellations, and new client admissions, while also taking care of administrative duties
Work closely with team members and management to ensure adequate staffing levels each day and deliver quality care. Also, forecast staffing needs for the week
Support clients, nurses, and home support workers to ensure they receive high-quality care
Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities while meeting daily and weekly scheduling deadlines
Protect confidential information about clients, colleagues, suppliers, and VON's operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements   University or college education preferred; high school diploma required
Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology Certificate, or equivalent experience is an asset
Proficiency in MS Office programs, Outlook, faxing software, and database management
Experience in a logistics or scheduling environment; familiarity with scheduling software such as Alaya Care is an asset
Experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous
Previous customer service experience in a contact center environment is an asset
Experience in a unionized environment is a benefit
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required
Core Competencies  Demonstrates strong scheduling and logistics management skills in a healthcare environment, ensuring quality care through effective communication and collaboration with clients and team members. Proficient in using scheduling software and MS Office tools to manage daily operations and maintain confidentiality.
Highest-signal resume keywords   Scheduling Management
Logistics Coordination
Healthcare Experience
Customer Service
Confidentiality Protection

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