Patient Scheduler - Hospice

## Patient Scheduler - Hospice Apply locations:
Waterville, MEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R16967##

Job Summary:

As a Hospice Scheduler, you will play a vital role in coordinating and managing the scheduling of hospice services for our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely and efficient coordination of patient visits and care team assignments. Additionally, you will serve as a point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers to address scheduling concerns and facilitate communication between all parties involved in the care process.##

Job Description:

** The Work:
*** Coordinating and scheduling patient visits, including admissions, routine visits, and specialized services, in accordance with patient needs and care plans.
* Assigning appropriate care team members to patient cases based on availability, expertise, and patient preferences.
* Communicating with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to coordinate schedules, address scheduling conflicts, and provide updates on visit schedules.
* Ensuring accurate and complete documentation of scheduling information in electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
* Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients and families.
* Participating in team meetings, case conferences, and other collaborative efforts to optimize patient care delivery and outcomes.
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* Qualifications:

*** Prior experience in healthcare scheduling, preferably in a hospice or palliative care setting.
* Understanding of hospice care principles, practices, and regulations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficiency in using electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
* Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients and their families.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve common goals.## Compensation Information:$20.20 - $35.35    The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.  ## Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40## Job Exempt:

No## Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.##
** Physical Wellness:
*** We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
* Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
* A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.##
** Emotional Wellness:
** When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program…