Drive impactful coordination efforts in healthcare services, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead a dynamic team, fostering growth and operational excellence. Enhance service delivery through innovative process improvements.
Coordination Manager
in Healthcare + Life Sciences PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Overview
- Lead and oversee the coordination of in-home care services, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and delivering exceptional patient care.
- Manage a team of coordinators, providing mentorship, training, and fostering professional growth opportunities within the department.
- Address escalations involving patients, families, and providers to maintain service excellence and satisfaction.
- Implement process improvements and quality initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless care transitions and patient safety.
- Ensure compliance with caregiver certifications, training, and regulatory requirements to uphold service standards.
- Monitor team productivity and adherence to workflows, introducing enhancements as necessary.
- Prepare and present departmental updates, metrics, and reports to leadership for strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Supervise daily operations of the coordination department, ensuring timely and accurate caregiver scheduling.
- Provide constructive feedback, training, and mentorship to coordinators to support their professional development.
- Oversee case assignments, urgent coverage needs, and crisis management to minimize service disruptions.
- Collaborate with Intake, Compliance, HR, and Field Operations teams for smooth onboarding and care transitions.
- Audit schedule entries and caregiver records to ensure data accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts, caregiver concerns, and client service issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitor team adherence to processes and performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement.
- Promote a collaborative and accountable work environment, encouraging communication and teamwork.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent educational background in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in home care coordination or healthcare scheduling roles.
- Preferred 5 years of experience, including supervisory roles within healthcare settings.
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as HHAeXchange or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of state healthcare regulations and Medicaid/MLTC processes.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Russian, or Cantonese is advantageous.
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