PACE Home Care Specialist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Golden Valley Health Centers•Modesto, CA

5d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The PACE Home Care Specialist is responsible for scheduling and reconciling all home care services. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is based with Central Valley PACE in Modesto. On a rotational basis, the specialist participates in after-hours and weekend calls to address emergencies, scheduling issues, and client referrals or intakes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS CPR card certified by the American Heart Association.
At least one year of administrative experience; healthcare administrative experience is preferred.
Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to act only within the scope of authority to practice.
Ability to communicate skillfully, manage multiple priorities, maintain a warm and friendly demeanor, be flexible and innovative, focus on results, and travel regularly.
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals, including people with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
Must meet a standardized set of competencies established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite and scheduling software.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; heavier moving, lifting, or pushing should be done with assistance as appropriate.
Ability to hear staff and clients, speak clearly, and have adequate vision to read documents and computer screens, with or without lenses.
High manual dexterity and ability to reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist or turn, finger, and feel.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain participant schedules according to care plans and staff availability.
Maintain staffing schedules to ensure coverage for sick leave, vacation, and long-term leave.
Communicate routinely with contract agencies to maintain staffing and long-lasting working relationships.
Assist with reconciling vendor invoices and documenting delivered services in the EMR.
Coordinate and deliver Durable Medical Equipment (DME) items.
Assist with semiannual home care assessments.
Contact care providers and clients regarding day-to-day changes.
Participate on a rotational basis in after-hours and weekend calls for emergencies, scheduling issues, and client referrals or intakes.
Perform general office duties, including word processing, photocopying, filing, shredding, sorting and distributing mail, reception coverage, and telephone services.
Understand and adhere to established home care procedures.