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  • Nursing Home Medicaid Specialist
    Nursing Home Medicaid Specialist
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Hewlett

    Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Nursing Home Medicaid Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will serve as a key resource in navigating the complex Medicaid reimbursement process for nursing home residents. Your expertise will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, facilitate accurate documentation, and support residents' access to necessary benefits. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and facility operations through proactive case management and thorough knowledge of healthcare policies. Duties • Review and interpret medical records, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation to determine Medicaid eligibility for nursing home residents, • Collaborate with social workers, healthcare providers, and discharge planners to gather necessary documentation and ensure timely processing of Medicaid applications, • Conduct intake assessments, verify patient information, and facilitate the submission of Medicaid claims in accordance with state guidelines, • Utilize CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately classify diagnoses and procedures for billing purposes, • Maintain comprehensive medical records, ensuring HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times, • Assist with case management by coordinating services, supporting discharge planning, and addressing behavioral health or pediatric needs when applicable, • Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings, particularly with acute care environments or discharge planning processes, • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems, and medical records management, • Familiarity with social work practices, behavioral health considerations, pediatrics (if applicable), and patient service protocols, • Understanding of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information during all stages of case management, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently under tight deadlines, • Effective communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and explain complex processes clearly

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  • Director of Patient Services (DPS) for Home Care
    Director of Patient Services (DPS) for Home Care
    2 months ago
    $42–$48 hourly
    Part-time
    Forest Hills, Queens

    We are a licensed home care agency dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our clients. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Patient Services (DPS) and lead our clinical operations. Position Summary The Director of Patient Services (DPS) is responsible for overseeing all clinical and patient care services, ensuring compliance with New York State regulations, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and clinical management skills. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the agency’s designated Director of Patient Services in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations, • Oversee and manage all patient care services and clinical staff, • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies and procedures, • Supervise, train, and evaluate nursing and clinical personnel, • Conduct patient assessments, care plan reviews, and case conferences, • Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement programs, • Ensure proper documentation and regulatory reporting, • Collaborate with management, caregivers, and referral sources, • Participate in audits, surveys, and inspections as required, • Support agency growth and patient satisfaction initiatives Qualifications • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State (Required), • Eligible to serve as DPS under NYS regulations (Required), • Minimum of [2–3+] years of nursing experience, preferably in home care or community health, • Prior supervisory or management experience preferred, • Strong knowledge of NYS home care regulations, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Strong organizational and time-management abilities, • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and EVV systems preferred Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience, • Hourly and per visit rates, • 401k, • Paid time off, • Professional development opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative work environment

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  • Direct Service Provider Bilingual Mandarin
    Direct Service Provider Bilingual Mandarin
    2 months ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Flushing, Queens

    The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work with children and their families to provide resources and support, as well as strengthen daily living skills. The services are provided in the individual's home or community setting, giving the families respite while gaining important life skills. Activities as a DSP for the OPWDD(Office of People with Developmental Disabilities) program recipients primarily involve teaching them the following: how to accomplish daily living tasks, improve socialization among peers, and acclimate to community activities such as traveling, interacting with store staff/community helpers, and adhering to appropriate social boundaries. • Assist individuals in meeting their service plan goals., • collaborate scheduling between the individual and the DSP., • Communicate effectively with families and supervisors., • Problem solve and communicate with supervisors as concerns arise., • Document session activities with the individuals in a timely manner., • Bilingual in either Cantonese or Mandarin., • Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legal to work in the US., • High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred., • Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)., • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices., • Can communicate in Mandarin as well as English., • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards., • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards., • Must be able to lift 35 lbs.

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  • Cook/Housekeeper
    Cook/Housekeeper
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Description Position Summary The Residence Cook/Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the Residence as a normalized homelike environment, which serves to promote the fullest physical, emotional and social development of the consumers. The Residential Cook/Housekeeper reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager or the ADR. Essential Job Functions Organize, cook, and prepare all meals in accordance with menu guidelines. Implement menu plans as developed by the Nutritionist according to prescribed individualized diets. Prepare food in appropriate quantities. Follow Agency guidelines/policies in regard to staff meals and snacks. Maintains a sanitary procedure for storing and handling food in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Ensure correct and appropriate storage of all supplies. Date and inventory all purchases of food and household supplies. Ensure that the proper food and supplies, as called for by the menu, are available in the facility. Ensure food orders are appropriately maintained weekly. Utilize comparison-shopping techniques to ensure cost effectiveness. Receive food and household supplies and ensure that purchase requisitions and deliveries are correct. Maintain required records; submit required reports and track inventory supplies. Participate and demonstrate proficiency in meal planning and in-service training with nutritionist, as needed, but no less than monthly. Assist individuals/consumers and participate in family style meals. Cleaning the Residence in accordance with Agency standards and procedures, including disinfecting of bathrooms, sweeping and mopping all floors, wiping down all walls and countertops, vacuuming bedrooms and hallways, dusting furniture, defrosting and cleaning refrigerator and freezer and maintaining all cupboards in a clean and orderly fashion. Maintain prior menus on file. Maintain a file of tested recipes in proportions with the specific orders. Consistently follow the procedures for cleaning all equipment and work areas following the established routine and/or as instructed by supervisor. Responsible for the mending of consumers clothing. Ensure that all measures necessary for the safety and well-being of all consumers are fully maintained. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed in consultation with Nutritionist and the Residence Nurse. Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures. Coordinate and participate in fire evacuation drills and ensure consumer safety in emergencies. Responsible for laundering the consumer clothing, bed linens and towels in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Fold and put away linen and towels and clothing. Change linen and make beds as outlined within the facility procedure. Ensure that an adequate supply of soap and paper towels are maintained in the kitchen and bathrooms. Ensure that a proper number of dishes, utensils, linens, towels, etc. are maintained in the Residence at all times. Regularly attend and participate in weekly staff meeting. Regularly participate in scheduled in-service training and individual reviews. Participate in the on-going implementation of a basic life skills training and program implementation Assist and support consumers in participation in household chores as necessary Must be able to physically intervene with consumer when individual may cause physical injury to self or others; assist consumer in responding to potentially dangerous situations (e.g. hand on hot stove; running into traffic); able to administer emergency first aid to participants. Communicate relevant information to other staff or supervisor, verbally and in writing, completing appropriate logs and incident reports. Participate in supervisory sessions. Demonstrate cooperation and respect, in dealing with. consumers, families, visitors, peers, subordinates and supervisors. Follow the policies and procedures of the Agency. Adhere to laws and regulations set forth by governmental bodies. (OSHA, Dept. of Sanitation, Dept. of Health, OMRDD, etc.). Follow the facility’s specific responsibilities and duties list. Work schedules and locations are subject to change. This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not stated here, as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent is preferred. Prior experience of planning and preparing meals for a large group. Preference is given to those with some form of additional training in the culinary arts. Current certification in the areas of: First Aid/Medication Administration, CPR, and SCIP. Able to read food labels to assess nutritional contents, food orders, menus, directions for operation of kitchen appliances; able to write food orders, information for nutritionist. Must be able to lift/carry/reach shelves/climb stepladders. Must participate in moderate levels of physical activity Able to count/add/subtract money in order to maintain household budget. Must be able to operate appliances not limited to stove, oven, microwave, washing machine, dryer, and vacuum. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Strong Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate.

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