Overview We are hiring a 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.
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.
Responsibilities Assist the Resident Care Coordinator in the day-to-day activities of the Resident Assessment Process.
Monitor ADL Flow Sheets with observation of ADLs to ensure accuracy of coding and provide education to CNAs on ADL coding.
Maintain tracking forms to evaluate progress of CNAs who need ongoing education and report to the RCC/MDS Director for follow-up.
Enter demographic information into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) software system and 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 and follow up with interdisciplinary team members on non-completed sections of MDS.
Retrieve/Print and 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 edited care plans; track and schedule Medicare certifications and recertification; mail and track Medicare denial letters.
Retrieve/print and fax medical records to QIO for requested appeals and assist with compiling medical records for 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 its equivalent.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
Must possess the willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
About Athena Health Care Systems Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. We operate nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and strive to create thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and employees have a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Benefits Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Note: We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an approved exemption is granted where permitted by law.