NI-Scheduler, Home Health

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/1/2010

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-4084HH

Job Title:

NI-Scheduler, Home Health

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Operational Supervisor, responsible for scheduling clients and Rehabilitation services in accordance with Agency policy. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of Agency philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Assigns clients to field following established agency policies.

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Maintains all schedules from agency staff in accordance with established procedures.

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Makes daily staffing adjustments to meet client needs and ensures that Agency guidelines are maintained with the supervision and direction of the supervisor/manager.

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Develops visit schedules following established guidelines maintaining appropriate ratios.

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Under the directions Operational Supervisor/Manager, schedules and assigns qualified filed employees to cover all visits utilizing geographic territories and considering overtime hours to provide quality client care.

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Utilizes appropriate procedures to accurately and consistently communicate client and staff information in accordance with agency guidelines.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

X

Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education required.

Scheduling, computer or medical terminology experience.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent telephone etiquette skills.

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with patients, family and staff.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.