Vanessa Hufana
@vanessahufana
Home Health Scheduler and nurse-ops team lead who drives high-volume visit coordination and admissions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Home Health Scheduler and nurse-operations team lead with over four years of experience supporting primary care and home health operations. I specialize in high-volume scheduling, real-time visit coordination, and clinician/caregiver routing to keep care moving smoothly.
In my current home health scheduling role, I coordinate daily schedules using WellSky while monitoring visit volumes, staffing levels, and operational metrics. I provide real-time oversight of patient visits, adjust staffing based on demand trends, and ensure accurate scheduling notifications and documentation.
I’ve also managed a virtual reception team as a Center Lead, overseeing training, quality assurance, and performance management. I run daily huddles, deliver weekly one-on-ones, manage onboarding/offboarding system access, and serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues.
Earlier experience includes preauthorization work where I reviewed provider orders and clinical documentation to determine medical necessity, submit and track prior authorizations, and follow up on denied or pending cases including appeals. I bring a clinical nursing foundation from emergency-room work—assessing, triaging, administering care, and documenting patient information with accuracy and urgency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Home Health Scheduler
Royal Home Care HomeHealthScheduler Services
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Coordinated daily home health schedules using WellSky while monitoring visit volumes, staffing levels, and operational metrics to support efficient service delivery. Provided real-time visit oversight and adjusted scheduling based on demand trends, managing referrals and patient intake through Salesforce with accurate documentation.
Virtual Reception Team Lead
Arizona Hearing MVA
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Led and managed a team of virtual medical receptionists, overseeing training, supervision, quality assurance, and performance management. Implemented process improvements, led onboarding/offboarding and recruitment, served as escalation point for complex issues, and provided performance reporting with workflow and technology recommendations.
Prior Authorization Specialist
Access Healthcare
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Reviewed provider orders and clinical documentation to determine medical necessity and secure timely prior authorizations. Verified benefits and coverage, submitted and tracked requests, and followed up on pending/denied cases including appeals while maintaining compliance with payer guidelines.
Customer Service & Sales Rep
VXI Global Holdings
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Provided customer support for AT&T billing, technical concerns, and account management while meeting service and sales performance targets. Processed orders, upgrades, and service changes, resolved complaints efficiently, and maintained detailed account documentation to support customer satisfaction and retention.
ESL Teacher Assistant
International Learning Programs
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Supported ESL instruction by facilitating student participation in group activities and guided discussions to improve engagement and collaboration. Assisted with instructional delivery monitoring, provided feedback to fellow educators, and completed administrative reporting using Microsoft Office.
Registered Nurse (ER)
Meycauayan Doctor's Emergency Room Hospital
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Provided emergency care by assessing, triaging, and treating patients with urgent medical needs. Administered medications, monitored vital signs, coordinated with physicians and staff, documented patient information, and educated patients and families on treatment and follow-up care.
Education
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Our Lady of Fatima University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
2008 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela from 2008 to 2012.
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