Bridgeport, Connecticut
Resident Care Coordinator Assistant Job Opening in Bridgeport, Connecticut - We have an EXCITING opportunity for an experienced, motivated and reliable Resident Care Coordinator Assistant to join our team!! If you have a positive ?can do? attitude and are up to working collaboratively to address challenges in achieving the mission of our facility this is the job for you.
40 hour Full-time position
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive and generous benefits package, which includes paid time off, health, dental, and 401K.
Our facility is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With nursing homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing facilities. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.
Athena Health Care Systems is committed to the personal and professional growth of each of our employees. We maintain this commitment through open communication, continuing education, employee recognition programs, and through providing internal advancement opportunities to our employees. Athena employs only highly motivated and well-qualified individuals to deliver our standard for quality care. Our employees make customer service their first priority and uphold the highest level of professional.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION
The primary purpose of your position is to 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 ResidentCare Coordinator.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a high school diploma, and demonstrated capabilities of clerical skills with an emphasis on organization and ability to prioritize.
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience with the MDS process preferred. Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing, computer and organizational skills.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
As the Resident Care Coordinator Assistant you are responsible and accountable to carry out
your assigned duties and report directly to the Resident Care Coordinator.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with monitoring of ADL Flow sheets with observation of ADLS to ensure accuracy of Coding.
Enter demographic information into Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) software system.
Completes discharge and re-entry MDS forms.
Opens MDS software systems.
Schedules resident care plan meetings and sending out invitations to family members.
Coordinates teleconference meetings and sending out invitations to family members.
Mails and tracks all Medicare denial letters.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
CNA: 1 year
Long Term Care: 1 year
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