High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Job description
Reports To: DPCS
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Scheduler coordinates and assists the DPCS and Clinical Care Team in maintaining the scheduling of visits for hospice patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the clinical team with scheduling of nursing visits and other members of the interdisciplinary team
2. Handles all correspondence and word processing for the hospice organization.
3. Keeps accurate records and schedules in Excel and Medical Records.
4. Answers telephone inquiries and channels them appropriately.
5. Is responsible for maintaining administrative and clerical files.
6. Assists the QA team in auditing notes, as needed.
7. Makes sure that all doctor’s order forms and related forms are current and in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Updates all current forms in separate patient files.
8. Keep Medicare and Medicaid manuals up-to-date at all times.
9. Sends doctor’s orders to physicians when received from nurses for his signature. Keeps current log of what is sent to make sure they are returned with signature.
10. Purchases and keeps postage on hand.
11. Closes out patient’s clinical record when discharged.
12. Maintains current patient statistics utilizing the Management Information System.
13. Maintains ledger cards for all new patients admitted for clerk’s use.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Director.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum of two years experience preferably in hospice or health care, or graduation from a one or two year business college preferred.
2. Is at least eighteen years of age.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $18-$21 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: One location
