About the position
We are hiring a Resident Care Coordinator Assistant (RCCA) to join our dynamic care team at Valerie Manor in Torrington! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company. As a Resident Care Coordinator Assistant, you will assist the Resident Care Coordinator in the day-to-day activities of the Resident Assessment Process in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Resident Care Coordinator Director/MDS Director. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring ADL Flow Sheets, providing education to CNAs on ADL coding, and maintaining tracking forms to evaluate the progress of CNAs needing ongoing education. You will enter demographic information into the Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) software system, complete discharge and re-entry MDS forms, and schedule resident care plan meetings. Additionally, you will coordinate teleconference meetings with family members, follow up with interdisciplinary team members on non-completed sections of MDS, and manage the transmission of MDSs to the State database. Your role is crucial in ensuring that our residents receive the best possible care and that all documentation is accurate and up to date.
Responsibilities
- Assists with monitoring of ADL Flow Sheets with observation of ADLs to ensure accuracy of coding.
- Provides education to CNAs on ADL coding.
- Maintains tracking form to evaluate progress of CNAs who have been identified as needing ongoing education and provides the information to the RCC/MDS Director for follow-up.
- Enters demographic information into Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) software system.
- Completes discharge and re-entry MDS forms.
- Opens MDS software system.
- Schedules resident care plan meetings and sends out invitations to family members.
- Coordinates teleconference meetings with family members, if requested.
- Schedules OBRA MDS for all LTC residents.
- Follows up with interdisciplinary team members on non-completed sections of MDS.
- Retrieves/Prints and faxes medical records to managed care companies for utilization review purposes.
- Transmits MDSs to the State database.
- Prints and files MDS, CAAs, and care plans.
- Retrieves QM reports and emails to facility and Athena staff.
- Reproduces care plans that have been edited by interdisciplinary team members.
- Tracks and schedules all Medicare certifications and recertifications.
- Mails and tracks all Medicare denial letters.
- Retrieves/prints and faxes medical records to QIO for any requested appeals.
- Assists with compiling medical records and preparing for submission with subsequent level appeals to QIC, ALJ, etc.
Requirements
- Previous experience with the MDS process is preferred.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and experience is required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing, computer, and organizational skills.
- A minimum of a high school diploma and demonstrated capabilities of clerical skills with an emphasis on organization and ability to prioritize.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance
