Patient Assess Standards Coord
About The Position
The Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator (PASC) helps ensure patient assessments meet established standards and that IRF-PAI data is accurately collected, completed, entered, and transmitted on time. The role supports patient care by promoting accurate documentation and data collection, and serves as a resource for staff and problem-solving related to Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion. The coordinator reviews clinical records and patient data, works with the care team to identify potential comorbidities and appropriate CMG/RIC categories, and completes chart audits to support timely UDS exports and CMS transmission. The position also educates and supports staff on accurate documentation and participates in EHC IRF-PAI training.
Requirements
- Be a licensed or certified healthcare clinician; listed disciplines include RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, or case manager/social worker.
- Hold a QI credential.
- Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after two years in the PASC role and before the third-year anniversary.
- Ability to perform assessments.
- One year of healthcare experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rehabilitation or post-acute care.
- Proficient teaching and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
- Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
- Educate 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 processes for Quality Indicator coding and 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 the specified time frames for admission and discharge.
- Review, interpret, and collect data on each patient in preparation for IRF-PAI completion.
- Collaborate with the team to identify potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
- Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
- Complete chart audits to allow timely UDS export and CMS transmission.
- Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
