Home Health Coordinator - New Milford, CT

Job Description

Job Description

The Home Health Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating patient visits across disciplines to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant home health service delivery. This role supports clinician productivity, episode management, and patient satisfaction while working closely with clinical teams, patients, and families.Location: On-site / New Milford, CT OfficeSchedule:  Full-Time / Monday - Friday / 8:30am -4:30pmKey Responsibilities:Scheduling & Care CoordinationMaintain accurate patient schedules, ensuring all ordered visits are appropriately assigned across disciplinesSchedule all Start of Care (SOC) and Resumption of Care (ROC) visits in the scheduling systemAssign and maintain a primary case manager for each patientCoordinate clinician coverage for absences, including vacations and sick timeCommunicate with patients and families regarding visit schedules and changesEpisode Management & ComplianceEnsure visits are completed timely to support billing, compliance, and quality outcomesReconcile scheduled visits against physician orders to ensure regulatory adherenceMonitor recertification timelines and provide weekly reminders to clinical staffCollaborate with clinical managers to support effective episode managementSupport scheduling strategies to minimize Low Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPAs)Maintain working knowledge of Medicare guidelines and payment modelsProductivity & Operational OversightMonitor clinician schedules to ensure productivity expectations are metRun and analyze reports related to visit completion, timeliness, and scheduling accuracyIdentify scheduling gaps, inefficiencies, or risks and proactively resolve themPartner with leadership to ensure balanced coverage across service territoriesCommunication & CollaborationServe as a liaison between patients, families, clinicians, and leadershipCommunicate scheduling updates and important information to field staffCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered careQualifications2+ years of healthcare experience required, including medical terminology.Bachelor 's degree or licensed or experienced high level functioning Medical Assistant, CNA, Coder, or other Health care personnel experience.Minimum one year of community health experience preferred, with a strong knowledge base of home health or hospice and associated regulations.Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, episode management, and LUPA implications preferredStrong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with EHR and scheduling systemsExceptional customer service skills including phone manner and ability to build relationships in a fast-paced environment.Why RVNAhealth?RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.  Benefits:RVNAhealth offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 403(b) retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; employer-paid life and disability insurance; wellness and employee assistance programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms. Compensation:The pay range listed for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications. RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.