Clinical Support Specialist - Affinity Hospice : Job Details

CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Affinity Hospice isactively looking for a Clinical Support Specialist who is passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients. Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about patient and family care. We believe the care we provide truly matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized team.

Paid 4 PTO weeks in the first year.

Paid Mileage

Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Internal Company Advancement

Free end of life training

Tuition reimbursement for qualified team members.

401K

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal, and ACHC regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of state, federal, and ACHC documentation regulations and serves as a resource for appropriate organization personnel.
• Protect all clinical records through the establishment and implementation control procedures for all open and closed records.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of clinical records.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
• Complete an administrative record audit following patient discharge and forward the record to the Clinical Manager for clinical audit.
• Monitor aged unsigned physician orders and submit second and third requests for signed orders to overdue physicians.
• Call or visit the offices of seriously overdue physicians.
• Supervise the use of the clinical records information system and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the system including upgrades and enhancements.
• Recruit, select, orient, and manage members of the clinical records team.
• Manage the members of the clinical record team to ensure accurate and prompt filing and retrieval of clinical records.
• Responsible for providing direct support and assistance related to scheduling activities as assigned
• Work directly with clinical, administrative, and leadership team members to ensure scheduling assignments are established, communicated, and coordinated to support the needs of patients and families as outlined via the Plan of Care and IDG.
• Perform other Clinical Support duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
  • Diploma/Degree in nursing with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • One (1) year experience in clinical records management, preferably in hospice care operations.
  • Information systems knowledge required.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE(S):
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is preferred.
  • Accredited Records Technician Certification preferred

Works in office environment. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Subject to frequent interruptions. May work beyond normal working hours. Attends and participates in continuing education programs