Overview
Resident Care Coordinator Assistant (RCCA) to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown. 7:30a-3:30p schedule with weekly pay.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
About Athena Health Care Systems
Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a premier provider of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. We strive to improve residents’ lives and the quality of their environments, creating thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Responsibilities
Assist the Resident Care Coordinator in the day-to-day activities of the Resident Assessment Process.
Monitor ADL Flow Sheets and observe ADLs to ensure accuracy of coding; provide education to CNAs on ADL coding.
Maintain tracking forms to evaluate progress of CNAs needing on-going education and report to RCC/MDS Director for follow-up.
Enter demographic information into the MDS software system; complete discharge and re-entry MDS forms.
Schedule resident care plan meetings and send invitations to family members; coordinate teleconference meetings with family members if requested.
Schedule OBRA MDS for all LTC residents; follow up with interdisciplinary team members on non-completed MDS sections.
Retrieve/print/fax medical records to managed care companies for utilization review; transmit MDSs to the State database.
Print and file MDS, CAAs, and care plans; retrieve QM reports and email to facility and Athena staff.
Reproduce care plans edited by interdisciplinary team members; track and schedule all Medicare certifications and recertifications; mail and track Medicare denial letters.
Retrieve/print and fax medical records to QIO for requested appeals; assist with compiling medical records and preparing for submission with subsequent level appeals (QIC, ALJ, etc.).
Qualifications
Must possess an active and unencumbered CNA license in Connecticut.
Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing, computer, and organizational skills.
Previous experience with the MDS process is preferred.
A high school diploma or the equivalent.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when warranted and to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
Benefits
Athena’s Benefits:
Competitive and weekly pay
Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
Overtime pay for hourly employees
Career advancement opportunities
Exclusive employer discount program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vacation and personal time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.