Home Health Patient Service Coordinator at Amedisys, Inc.

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Communication, Collaboration, Administrative Support, Healthcare Knowledge, Problem Solving, Report Generation, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Shift: Full Time Days Patient Service Coordinator, Non-Clinical Adult Home Health Care Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive Pay Minimum Hourly Rate: $18.00 Maximum Hourly Rate: $24.00 What's in it for you A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. *To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities Ensures patient assessment visits including all Oasis visits are scheduled and performed timely. Ensures clinicians are assigned and scheduled in most efficient geography, maximizing clinician efficiency, utilizing the lowest possible discipline, matching skill with required care, and optimizing clinician capacity. Works collaboratively with field clinicians to ensure all patient visits are scheduled and completed as ordered and within the care center. Manages calls from patients and field staff related to scheduling issues. Refers clinical and performance related issues to the clinical manager. Monitors hospitalized patients, communicating and ensuring the team follows up as necessary. Supports clinical manager and works collaboratively to ensure timely communication with patients, clinicians, referral sources, business development team and other office personnel. Runs all applicable reports and responds to work flow taking appropriate actions. Assists with internal or external transfer of patients between care centers and/or hospice services. May be responsible for maintaining supply closet with routine supplies, ensuring supplies are within expiration dates and packaged appropriately, and serve as liaison with the field for patient supply needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred One year of scheduling experience in a healthcare environment. One year of administrative experience in a health care environment. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

The Patient Service Coordinator ensures timely scheduling of patient assessment visits and collaborates with field clinicians to manage patient care effectively. They also handle scheduling issues and monitor hospitalized patients to ensure proper follow-up.