Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the management and operation of care plan activities including the supervision of assigned interdisciplinary team (IDT) staff; and the provision of services to participants of High Desert PACE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, facilitate Care Planning meetings and provide leadership for effective care planning and problem solving for quality participant service.
Responsible for the effective operation of the Care Planning Activities, including the routine requirements to meet participant needs; involves rigorous communication and coordination with all HDP departments.
Responsible for communicating directly with interdisciplinary team staff, including home care coordinator, clinic nurse manager, social workers, activities coordinator, physical therapist, occupational therapists, dietitian, transportation coordinator, and personnel care attendants; and other center staff as assigned.
Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Care Planning Coordinator will assist with development, oversight, implementation, and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards for all Care Planning Activities.
Responsible for meeting Care Planning deadlines to maintain compliance.
Responsible for the oversight of Care Planning logs and monitor for compliance.
Send bi-monthly status reports on overall Care Planning compliance directly to Center Manager.
Constant communication with staff regarding real-time data Care Planning data and timely report to Center Manager if any issues arise.
Maintain documentation regarding annual participant recertification and maintain compliance.
Ensure that the Care Plans are signed and activated within the allotted timeframe as specified in the HDP Policies and Procedures manual
Participate in and contribute to HDP management team.
Responsible for adherence to all regulations, both federal and state, which govern the operations of a PACE organization and a licensed adult day care center.
Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff, contractor, and organizational information.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Adhere to and support the center’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
May require use of personal vehicle.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or clinical administrative role in a health care delivery setting.
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
High School Diploma or GED needed.
Associates Degree in health care related area preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, nursing, public health preferred.
Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Analytical, with highly developed leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of current concepts and practices of health and social services to the elderly, particularly of home- and community-based services, interdisciplinary team facilitation model.
Knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance, and health care concepts.
Knowledgeable as an advocate for risk-based long-term care programs, specifically the PACE model.
Excellent planning and coordination abilities.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, the elderly, providers of services, and peers
Energetic, well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of desktop application software (Microsoft Office).
Multi-language skills preferred