Resident Care Coordinator Assistant (RCCA)

Civita Health; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Union pension

Healthcare benefits

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Exclusive employer discount

Job summary

Bayview Health Care in Waterford, CT is hiring a full-time Resident Care Coordinator Assistant (RCCA) to support our care team. The position offers weekly pay at a competitive rate and a union pension plan.

You will work closely with residents, CNAs, and the RCC/MDS Director to ensure accurate MDS documentation and coordinated care. We value dedicated team members; you will enter data into MDS, schedule meetings, and assist with Medicare certifications while enjoying a supportive, benefits-rich

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CNA license and have high school completion.
• Experience with MDS processes is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and code ADL flow sheets; ensure accuracy of MDS coding.
• Educate CNAs on ADL coding and MDS-related tasks.
• Enter demographics into MDS software and complete forms.
• Schedule care plan meetings and coordinate with families.
• Handle MDS transmissions to state databases and QIO as required.
• Assist with Medicare certifications, denials, and appeals processes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Filing

Typing

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

Active CNA license

High school diploma or equivalent

MDS process knowledge (preferred)

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Resident Care Coordinator Assistant (RCCA) to join our dynamic care team at Bayview Health Care in Waterford. Come work in a great building with excellent union benefits!!

FREE Healthcare and a union PENSION!!

Weekly pay at $25.46 an hour.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Civita Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

Experience & Education:

• Previous experience with the MDS process is preferred.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and experience is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, filing, typing, computer, and organizational skills.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with monitoring of ADL Flow Sheets with observation of ADLs to ensure accuracy of coding.
• Provides education to CNAs on ADL coding.
• Maintains tracking form to evaluate progress of CNAs who have been identified as needing on-going education and provides the information to the RCC/MDS Director so that he/she can follow up.
• Enters demographic information into Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) software system.
• Completes discharge and re-entry MDS forms.
• Schedules resident care plan meetings and sending out invitations to family members.
• Coordinates teleconference meetings with family members, if requested.
• Schedules OBRA MDS for all LTC residents.
• Follows up with interdisciplinary team members on non-completed sections of MDS.
• Retrieves/Prints and faxes medical records to managed care companies for utilization review purposes.
• Transmits MDSs to the State database.
• Prints and files MDS, CAAs and care plans.
• Retrieves QM reports and emails to facility and Athena staff.
• Reproduces care plans that have been edited by interdisciplinary team members.
• Tracks and schedules all Medicare certifications and recertification.
• Mails and tracks all Medicare denial letters.
• Retrieves/prints and faxes medical records to QIO for any requested appeals.
• Assists with compiling medical records and preparing for submission with subsequent level appeals to QIC, ALJ, etc.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must posses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must posses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must posses the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

About Civita Care Systems:

Civita Care Systems, headquartered in New York, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment. Operating nursing homes across New York and Connecticut, Civita stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Civita's Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Union Pension and benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Civita Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Civita, except where prohibited by state law.