What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Signature Healthcare at Home?
Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon, and Washington. The Signature Home Health team possesses character, heart, and the desire to enhance the life of every person we serve. This includes working to achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. The statement: “Care Where You Are” guides our organization’s dedication to offer quality care for our clients whose goal it is to remain in their chosen home setting. We are a clinician led team and pride ourselves on providing quality care and a collaborative culture. Signature Healthcare at Home is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300 locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds –The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate locally as if it were our own Federal Way business.
Now Hiring
Quality Assurance Specialist- Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, Speech Language Pathologist
Hours: 32
Location: Hybrid in Federal Way office
Type: FT 32
Salary: ($77,968.80- $79,872)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Life/Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, up to 4 weeks of PTO, 6 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, cell phone, employee referral bonus, continuing education, and higher education reimbursement program.
Learning opportunities: MedBridge Account
What we are looking for: An experienced Home Health Quality Assurance (Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse or Speech Language Pathologist) to help support our Federal Way team. Knowledge of Homecare Home base and OASIS is ideal. The OASIS Review Assistant is responsible for analyzing data integrity and consistency of OASIS documentation and assessment processes. This position will work with clinical staff to clarify documentation and data integrity issues.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prospectively reviews all OASIS assessments to ensure appropriateness, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations and organization policy.
- Utilizes OASIS variation or alert reports when reviewing OASIS data.
- Ensures appropriate ICD-9 – ICD-10 coding and sequencing as it relates to the patient’s medical condition, including any co-morbidities.
- Consults with appropriate clinical staff to clarify any data integrity issues and works with clinician to make appropriate corrections per organization policy.
- Reviews visit utilization for appropriateness of care guidelines and patient condition; reports potential financial losses and/or underutilization to the clinical manager/designee.
- Notifies OASIS Review Nurse and Agency Managers of problematic trends as a result of OASIS review.
- Participates in Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance activities as assigned.
- Assists with other chart audit activities as assigned.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Assists with OASIS education and training with staff.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- 1-2 years of experience of home health clinical, coding, or billing experience required.
- Working knowledge of OASIS and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
- OASIS certification (COS-C) preferred; OASIS Home health ICD-9/ICD-10 coding certification preferred.
- Knowledge of federal regulations and state licensure requirements.
- RN/PT/OT/ST/LPN current clinical license
For further inquiries, contact Sheena Saijo at
Sheena.Saijo@signaturehhh.com
or 253-308-0060. We look forward to hearing from you!
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Salary : $77,969 - $79,872
