Home Care Staffing Specialist
About The Position
Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring a Home Care Staffing Specialist II through Johns Hopkins Intrastaff. The position supports patients transitioning from the hospital to home by coordinating referrals, authorizations, home care services, and medical equipment. It provides administrative and operational support to the home care coordination team, maintains accurate records, and communicates with patients, families, healthcare providers, and agencies to support timely, quality care. The position is based at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The pay rate is $24 per hour. Johns Hopkins Intrastaff offers temporary opportunities, including full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments; the posting does not specify the employment classification of this particular opening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of experience in a home care or healthcare setting; hospital experience, particularly inpatient experience, is acceptable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data and records.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, self-motivated, and willing to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficient computer skills; experience with an electronic medical record system may be required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient referrals and authorizations for home care services.
- Support staffing for individualized care plans based on patient assessments and ensure required services are included.
- Verify insurance and provide necessary information to home care agencies.
- Coordinate and schedule home care services to help ensure patients receive consistent, quality care.
- Facilitate home medical equipment arrangements; communicate with patients, families, and care providers; and document equipment plans.
- Offer patients a choice of medical equipment providers and deliver equipment on site before discharge, as needed.
- Enter clinical information and document care progress in the appropriate systems.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership, referral sources, payers, and interdisciplinary team members to support timely initiation and continuation of care.
- Help resolve service delivery issues and advocate for patients’ needs, rights, and preferences while following clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow improvements, and departmental projects.
- Assist with training and orientation of new staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
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Education Level
High school or GED
