Scheduler - Home Health / Home Infusion
Amerita
Summary
The Scheduler is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of Amerita and Subcontracted Agency (SUB) nursing visits, approving submitted nursing documents, creating nursing delivery tickets, tracking Plans of Treatments, and managing SUB authorizations and invoices.
Job description
Overview
The Scheduler is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of Amerita and Subcontracted Agency (SUB) nursing visits, approving submitted nursing documents, creating nursing delivery tickets, tracking Plans of Treatments, and managing SUB authorizations and invoices.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and tracks regularly scheduled Amerita nursing visits for field and AIS
- Secures Home Health agency for patient visits when Amerita nurse is unable to provide nursing
- Communicates patient demos and most recent infusion orders to field nurses
- Alert field nurses when there is a change or an update to an infusion order
- Communicates assignment of new patients and primary nursing from Nurse Manager to field staff
- Confirm authorizations and reauthorizations for nursing visits are secured as needed
- Provides infusion treatment plans to treating providers and maintains communication log
- Tracks outside agency visits by month
- Contacts outside agencies for nursing notes, statements and invoices as needed
- Maintains files of credentials and insurance documents for outside agencies
- Collaborates with Intake, Sales and Pharmacy staff to schedule visits and orders
- Review and approve nursing notes in Alayacare or applicable documentation software
- Review and approve subcontract billing
- Triage calls from patients, providers and internal partners regarding scheduled nursing visits
- Assign patient risk codes for all new patients
- Assist branch with weekend on call duty
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Basic knowledge and experience in home care preferred
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Basic knowledge and experience in home care preferred
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- HSA & FSA Accounts
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Company overview
Amerita is a leading specialty infusion company that provides comprehensive infusion therapy services for patients with acute and chronic health conditions across the United States. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Amerita operates 34 pharmacy locations nationwide, offering personalized clinical care through home infusion services, dedicated infusion suites, and ambulatory infusion centers. The company specializes in complex therapies including IV antibiotics, immunoglobulin therapy, chronic inflammatory condition treatments, specialty medications, nutrition support, clotting factor replacements, and inotrope therapy. Amerita employs a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, certified pharmacy technicians, registered infusion nurses, and clinical professionals who deliver medication and required supplies as prescribed by physicians. With a mission to provide exceptional specialty healthcare services, Amerita focuses on improving patient lives through coordinated pharmacy and nursing coverage, ensuring treatment is administered at the optimal site of care whether in patients' homes or clinical settings. The company holds multiple accreditations including ACHC, PCAB, and URAC Specialty Pharmacy accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality standards and patient safety.