Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator
Encompass Health · Lexington, KY · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator
About the role
Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Detail First
Responsibilities
- Affirm accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
- Cook up timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
- Teach 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.
- Minimum 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
Starting Perks And 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.
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