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