QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR - Home Health

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for evaluating the quality of patient care documentation and ensuring compliance with current laws and regulations. This role focuses on process improvements and the implementation of clinical best practices. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Coordinator may be required to train staff on new or improved clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation Review: Evaluate patient care documentation for consistency and accuracy with the Comprehensive SOC/RC/ROC/DC OASIS Assessment and Plan of Care. Ensure the discipline frequency aligns with assessment data.
• OASIS Management: Process all OASIS submissions in a timely manner, including data transfers, ROC, RC, follow-up visits, and OASIS discharges. Ensure data accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Quality of Care Review: Monitor charts for quality of care rendered, including orders followed and appropriate contact with physicians and other disciplines. Resolve any charting issues promptly.
• Policy Compliance: Monitor adherence to policies and procedures, particularly those related to clinical documentation and best practices. Ensure familiarity and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency in ICD-10 Coding and OASIS E: Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis coding using ICD-10 and OASIS E to ensure accurate and compliant documentation.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve charting and documentation issues in a timely and effective manner to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Staff Training and Development: Participate in the development of in-services and individual clinician training sessions. Assist in training staff on new or improved clinical practices and ensure understanding and compliance with quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to identify areas for improvement in clinical practices and processes. Provide feedback and recommendations for enhanced quality and efficiency.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality assurance activities. Prepare reports and summaries for management review.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of OASIS E and ICD-10 coding.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff on clinical practices and quality standards.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Previous experience in quality assurance or clinical documentation preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Experience:

• Quality Assurance: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Russian , Armenian (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• LVN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Van Nuys, CA 91405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person