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Scheduling Coordinator
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
- ParaMed Admin Office - WW (Manitou Dr.), Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
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Job Description
As an Assignment Coordinator, you will act as the primary point of contact for clients and field staff, offering superior customer service skills as you match clients in need of care to appropriate field staff.
Opportunities available: Casual & Full-Time
**Both positions require open availability from Monday to Friday and alternating weekends, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Why you’ll love working here:
Celebration and Recognition programs
Part time and Full-time opportunities
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Education allowance for employees and family
Employee Assistance Program
Employee perks and exclusive offers
What you’ll do:
Assign appropriate staff to patients based on a variety of factors including times suggested by patients, staff availability and relevant skill sets
Build a care schedule for patients
Enter and update employee and patient data within computerized system
Respond professionally and courteously to calls and electronic communication from funders, staff, patients, and families
Document and appropriately report all staff and patient interactions
What you bring:
One year administrative or office experience is an asset
Scheduling experience is an asset
Healthcare background is strongly desired
Strong computer skills
Superior Customer service skills
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written
Compassion and empathy when interacting with patients and their families
ParaMed recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our patients and team members from Covid-19. A condition of employment with ParaMed is that all new hires receive all required doses of a Covid 19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Time Type
Full timeCompensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@paramed.com.
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
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Responsibilities
The Scheduling Coordinator acts as the primary point of contact for clients and staff, matching patients with appropriate care providers. They are responsible for building care schedules, maintaining accurate patient and employee data, and responding to inquiries professionally.
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong computer and customer service skills, with a healthcare background and administrative experience considered strong assets. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekdays and alternating weekends.
Skills
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Problem solving
- Time management
Benefits
- Health benefit plans
- Dental benefit plans
- Education allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee perks
- Exclusive offers
- Celebration and recognition programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Scheduling
- Healthcare
- Home health care
- Customer service
- Administrative
- Data entry
- Patient care
- Nursing
- Therapeutic services
- Personal support
- Home support
- Covid-19 vaccination
- Health Canada
- Scheduling software
- Communication