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Staff Scheduler - Home Healthcare

3/11/2026

The Staff Scheduler is responsible for overseeing coordinated care for assigned patients, maximizing authorization units, and advocating for patient needs through effective communication with all relevant entities. This role also involves scheduling visits within the EMR, managing staffing needs, and ensuring clinical compliance.

Salary

21 - 24 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Critical Nurse Staffing provides unparalleled home health care to the American Workforce including Veterans of the United States Armed Services, Workers Compensation Claims, and former energy workers (eligible for in-home care under the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation) who want to remain independent and live in their own homes. We want our patients to feel safe, comfortable, and confident at home, secure in the knowledge that Critical Nurse Staffing will support and care for them and their families every step of the way.
About the Role

Description

Pay Rate:  $21.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience, plus bonus potential 


Location: Idaho Falls, ID


Full-Time, Monday-Friday

*Participates in on-call rotation


Benefits Summary

  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401K
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Matching 401k
  • Paid Time Off (PTO

 

SUMMARY 

On behalf of CNS Cares, LLC (“CNS” or “Company”), the Staff Schedule (Care Manager) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of coordinated care for a patient and/or an assigned group of patients. Additionally, this position is responsible for maximizing authorization units, advocating for the needs of each patient, communication with all entities to provide quick and accurate service, and ensure patient satisfaction with impeccable service. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality, be able to work with others at all levels of the Company, have exceptional customer service, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include: 

1.Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Communicates regularly with patients, nurses, home health aides, and claims team. Communicates with the General Manager and Director of Nursing on patient status and care being provided in home.

2. Schedule visits for the care team within the electronic medical record (EMR). Works to find coverage in situations where there is staffing needs. Works with the recruiting team and local leadership to adequately source and hire new staff. Expectation to utilize 100% of authorized hours. Ensures clinical compliance items are scheduled and completed per company and state guidelines.  

3. Identify patient needs for durable medical equipment and coordinate with DME companies to ensure patients’ needs are met.

4. Evaluate patient conditions not currently covered by the Department of Labor and coordinate and assist patients to get consequential illnesses added to their DOL covered conditions.

5. Assist authorization team with start of cares and renewal periods to advocate and justify the appropriate care level for each patient.

6. Attend medical appointments with patient to assist as a resource to physicians regarding the Department of Labor Home Health Care program.

7.Gather medical records as needed.

8. Ensure all authorized units are staffed by the assigned skilled nurse or home health aide with expectation to limit overtime. Coordinate with GM and DON for appropriate direction.

9. Provide EMR and home orientation training to staff.

10. Participate in an on-call rotation.

11. Adhere to all company policies. 

12. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 


Required: 

  • At least two (2) years of staff scheduling experience in healthcare required
  • At least two (2) years of healthcare experience 
  • Must be at least 21 years of age


Preferred: 

  • Associate's or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred 
  • Home health experience strongly preferred
  • Department of Labor / EEOICPA experience strongly preferred 

RELATED COMPETENCIES 

  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information. 
  • Ability to establish interpersonal relationships with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed. 
  • Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members. 
  • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner. 
  • Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology. 
  • Ability to travel up to 80% of time in designated territory.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, & MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Valid Driver’s License 

CLEARANCES  

The following background checks are conducted: 

  • Criminal background and fingerprinting 
  • Driving Record 
  • OIG Exclusion List 
  • Sex Offender Registry 

#TFIND

Key Skills
Staff SchedulingPatient Care CoordinationAuthorization ManagementAdvocacyCommunicationElectronic Medical Record (EMR)StaffingRecruitingClinical ComplianceDurable Medical Equipment (DME) CoordinationHIPAA KnowledgeCustomer ServiceOn-Call RotationTrainingMedical Terminology
Categories
HealthcareAdministrativeSocial Services
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401kHealth Savings AccountHSA MatchingPaid Time Off
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