Scheduling Specialist
Job Description
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum two (2) years of previous experience.
- Previous experience in homecare scheduling.
- Previous experience with working with the elderly and/or disabled or must display a compassionate attitude for that constituent.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage scheduling needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in schedules, client–caregiver matching, and documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules, cases, and communications efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly resolve scheduling conflicts, cancellations, and last-minute changes.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, primarily conducted by telephone.
- Strong active listening skills with the ability to understand client needs and caregiver availability to make appropriate matches.
- Customer service orientation with a positive, solution-focused approach to client and caregiver interactions.
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including the ability to encourage caregivers to accept shifts (including short-notice or less desirable hours) while maintaining positive relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the ability to navigate HHAeXchange or similar scheduling software systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates client and caregiver schedules by understanding care plans, service frequency, and volume of services, and filling open shifts with appropriate caregivers.
- Creates and modifies schedules in scheduling software in a timely manner, ensuring all schedules are accurate and up to date.
- Communicates weekly with clients and caregivers regarding service satisfaction, scheduling needs, and service delivery.
- Identifies and follows through on opportunities to provide services to new clients using positive and professional customer service techniques.
- Participates in staff meetings with the Supervisor and other office staff.
- Performs light clerical and administrative office duties as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Learns and maintains knowledge of applicable licensure regulations and program requirements governing scheduled services.
- Communicates with the Care Team regarding complaints, incidents, risks, or service concerns in a timely manner.
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