Patient Scheduler on site

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This position is Mon‑Fri 8 am‑4:30 pm in our office in Nicholasville. The pay range is hourly $16–$20 per hour, with full‑time benefits.

As the Scheduling Specialist you will manage patient referrals and visit schedules, assign patient assessments and other visits as ordered by the physician using an online scheduling system, and collaborate with the Team Leader to identify clinicians with the appropriate experience and skill set to match patient needs.

• Utilize an automated scheduling system to maintain a calendar of services for both episodic and per‑visit customers.
• Process workflow for requested scheduled, missed, rescheduled, reassigned, declined, and delivered visits.
• Monitor pending referrals daily and assign licensed professional and case manager for all start‑of‑care visits.
• Communicate daily with field staff regarding any visits unaddressed in late, pending, or incomplete status for resolution as appropriate.
• Receive reward and recognition for performance in an environment that challenges you, gives clear direction on success, and offers development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High school education or equivalent experience.

• 1+ years of scheduling experience in a health‑care setting using an online scheduling system.
• Exceptional organizational, customer service, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing OASIS visits, supervisory, and re‑assessment visits.

Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full‑time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.