Home Health Scheduler
Choice Matters Home Healthcare9 months ago
Jacksonville, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join Choice Matters Home Healthcare as a Home Health Scheduler, a critical and high-visibility role in a respected home health agency. Location: Jacksonville, FL. Schedule: Full-Time On-Site. In this role you will oversee patient and staff schedules, ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines, and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams. With over 16 years in the business and a commitment to patient-centered care, our team values proactive problem-solvers who are ready to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all patient and staff schedules with precision, ensuring full compliance with Plan of Care frequencies and Medicare guidelines.
- Proactively coordinate with clinicians, patients, and families to prevent visit lapses and maintain continuity of care.
- Initiate and track authorizations, monitor expirations, and renew as necessary.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing and Intake/Admissions on utilization review and LUPA prevention.
- Troubleshoot scheduling challenges with strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with clinicians, patients, and leadership.
- Cross-train in Intake/Admissions and Human Resources to provide operational support as needed.
- Maintain organized, compliant, and timely documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Absolute proficiency in Medicare home health episode scheduling from intake through recertification (required).
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency (required).
- Strong understanding of frequencies, authorizations, and utilization management.
- Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset—a thinker, not just a doer.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with WellSky/Kinnser EMR (preferred).
Benefits & Perks
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Wellness resources
Required Skills
Medicare Episode Management
EMR Systems (WellSky/Kinnser)
Communication
Time Management
Plan of Care Compliance
Home Health Scheduling