What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator I Part Time position at State of South Carolina?
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With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.Please note this a part time position with limited benefits. Benefits available are mandatory participation in state retirement plan with 9% pre-tax employee paycheck deduction and accrual of sick and annual based on time worked. Please pay special attention to state and agency requirements to fill this position. Under general supervision, coordinate and manages all aspects of utilization review, audits, focus audits, EMR training and our liaison for Columbia EMR, the Managed Care Organization (MCO) population in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties to ensure proper documentation and payment for services at Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Knowledge of the scope and range of services provided in a comprehensive community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families.Understanding of the unique treatment needs of this population.The capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and representative so other professional disciplines. Ability to organize and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to billing staff and business office.Knowledge of the prior authorization process in a managed care environment and all that it entails. Will coordinate this process for WCMH. Responsible for analysis of prior authorizations in the EMR system to ensure approval prior to service delivery. Will work with clinical staff members to ensure complete and timely submission of prior authorization requests. Employee must be motivated, able to function independently and exercise good judgment.Must be able to maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards. Will coordinate quality assurance according to DMH and DHHS policies and procedures for WCMH. Completes quarterly audits as required by DMH standards.Assists QA Coordinator with any QA reports or related matters.Acts as a liaison with DMH Quality Management ensuring compliance with quality standards. Co-chairs the CQI Committee for WCMH and provides reports and corrective action plans.Conducts focus audits when required and individually meets with staff to provide feedback and training/documentation for patient records.Completes new hire EMR, POC, ICA, DLA-20 Training and is the EMR liaison for WCMH. Wil provide new hire training on quality assurance and updated and changes training to current employees. Supervision will be provided according to WCMH's current Supervision Policy, and annual Employee Performance Management System (EPMS).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Requirements - Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Previous work experience in a community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families is needed and required. Agency Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Previous work experience in a community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families is needed and required.Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year• 15 days sick leave per year• 13 paid holidays• Paid Parental Leave• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.Please note this a part time position with limited benefits. Benefits available are mandatory participation in state retirement plan with 9% pre-tax employee paycheck deduction and accrual of sick and annual based on time worked. Please pay special attention to state and agency requirements to fill this position. Under general supervision, coordinate and manages all aspects of utilization review, audits, focus audits, EMR training and our liaison for Columbia EMR, the Managed Care Organization (MCO) population in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties to ensure proper documentation and payment for services at Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Knowledge of the scope and range of services provided in a comprehensive community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families.Understanding of the unique treatment needs of this population.The capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and representative so other professional disciplines. Ability to organize and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to billing staff and business office.Knowledge of the prior authorization process in a managed care environment and all that it entails. Will coordinate this process for WCMH. Responsible for analysis of prior authorizations in the EMR system to ensure approval prior to service delivery. Will work with clinical staff members to ensure complete and timely submission of prior authorization requests. Employee must be motivated, able to function independently and exercise good judgment.Must be able to maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards. Will coordinate quality assurance according to DMH and DHHS policies and procedures for WCMH. Completes quarterly audits as required by DMH standards.Assists QA Coordinator with any QA reports or related matters.Acts as a liaison with DMH Quality Management ensuring compliance with quality standards. Co-chairs the CQI Committee for WCMH and provides reports and corrective action plans.Conducts focus audits when required and individually meets with staff to provide feedback and training/documentation for patient records.Completes new hire EMR, POC, ICA, DLA-20 Training and is the EMR liaison for WCMH. Wil provide new hire training on quality assurance and updated and changes training to current employees. Supervision will be provided according to WCMH's current Supervision Policy, and annual Employee Performance Management System (EPMS).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Requirements - Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Previous work experience in a community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families is needed and required. Agency Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Previous work experience in a community mental health program serving chronically mentally ill adults, children and families is needed and required.Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year• 15 days sick leave per year• 13 paid holidays• Paid Parental Leave• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
