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Person Centered Services Resource Team Documentation Specialist HYBRID in Buffalo, New York
Resource Team Documentation Specialist HYBRID
88 Botsford Pl, Buffalo, NY 14216, USA
Req #390
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Why Work for Person Centered Services?
When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals.
Benefits for full-time positions include:
20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year!
13 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%
Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses!
Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!
Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching
Resource TEam DOcumentation Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
The Resource Team Documentation Specialist serves as part of the Resource Team and assists Care Coordinators by reviewing various documents in the EMR for quality and compliance, helping with follow up as needed, and verifying that the identified issues were resolved in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participate in team meetings.
Contribute to the case review process as directed by the Resource Team policies and procedures.
Review documentation in EMR files of the people we support using checklists and reports to identify issues with quality and compliance that need correction or attention and opportunities for improvements.
Communicate with and review results of the documentation findings with leadership and Care Coordination team members.
Collaborate with the appropriate staff regarding issues found to make necessary corrections.
Forward any issues identified through the checklist or reports that might meet the necessary regulatory requirements for billing to the QA/Compliance department for evaluation and determination.
Identify opportunities for documentation improvement and share recommendations.
During the course of each review determine if any issues require escalation to supervisor and escalate them in a timely manner as needed.
Assist Supervisor in preparing summaries, trending and reports as needed.
Assist with follow-up and correction of documentation as needed.
Review records to confirm corrections were made as instructed by the Supervisor.
OTHER DUTIES
Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and team members aligning with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Sets and promotes a culture focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all business practices. This includes actively seeking, hiring, and developing talented candidates and appropriately and fairly addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions with team members.
Other duties as necessary or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of OPWDD funded services and supports.
Knowledgeable of person-centered planning regulations.
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent writing and word processing skills.
Ability to work autonomously.
Completes work in a timely manner and ability to prioritize.
Demonstrates cultural competence.
Ability to keep sensitive and privileged information confidential.
Demonstrates ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree required
Knowledge of OPWDD and/or DOH regulations, particularly related to Medicaid Service Coordination/OPWDD Care Coordination, required .
Care Coordination experience, required
At least 2 years of experience in the Quality Assurance and Corporate Compliance areas, preferred .
Experience conducting internal audit and monitoring activities in an OPWDD program/service, preferred
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Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Rate $23.50
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- 88 Botsford Pl, Buffalo, NY 14216, USA