Level of Care Assessor PACE - FT - Day - LIFE Bordentown NJ
About The Position
This role involves home visits to participants of the LIFE program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluates participant based on pre-determined PACE program criteria to determine Level of Care (LOC) for both new enrollees and current participants Effectively communicates assessment findings and participants needs with the IDT team. Effectively communicates the PACE model to potential participants and families. Utilizes knowledge to understand the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of participants. Inputs assessments in database accurately and timely based on regulations and policies. Ensures compliance to coding parameters, completion of all required fields, accuracy of the assessment coding, overall congruency of the coding and compliance with the assessment narrative guidelines. Works independently in scheduling of and completing required tasks in the homecare setting. Completes annual LOC assessments accurately and within required timeframes. Assists in developing care plans based off of information obtained during assessment. Completes and meets all requirements to maintain certification annually.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related or behavioral science field or licensed clinical or licensed certified social worker, or licensed registered nurse.
- One year’s experience working directly with the elderly or physically disabled in an institutional or community setting.
- Certified in NJ Choice assessment or must attain within three months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates participant based on pre-determined PACE program criteria to determine Level of Care (LOC) for both new enrollees and current participants
- Effectively communicates assessment findings and participants needs with the IDT team.
- Effectively communicates the PACE model to potential participants and families.
- Utilizes knowledge to understand the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of participants.
- Inputs assessments in database accurately and timely based on regulations and policies.
- Ensures compliance to coding parameters, completion of all required fields, accuracy of the assessment coding, overall congruency of the coding and compliance with the assessment narrative guidelines.
- Works independently in scheduling of and completing required tasks in the homecare setting.
- Completes annual LOC assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
- Assists in developing care plans based off of information obtained during assessment.
- Completes and meets all requirements to maintain certification annually.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
