Patient Assess Standards Coord

About the role

Join a team that puts your passion for detail first. As a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator, you are vital to ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Affirm accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Cook up timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion.
• Work to improve the process of QI coding and all other data collection specific to IRF-PAI.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within time frames specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret, and collect data on each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF-PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identifying potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker).
• QI credentialed.
• Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary.
• Ability to perform assessments.
• 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
• Preferred: Experience in rehab or post-acute care, proficient teaching, and communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Detail-oriented and capable of meeting deadlines independently.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in patient assessments.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs.