Clinical Assessment Manager

Job Title: Clinical Assessment Manager

Job Description

This position will ensure the effective and efficient completion of tasks associated with the clinical assessment process, including but not limited to clinical onboarding and reassessment, UAS-NY completion, comprehensive assessment, medication review, and post-hospital discharge evaluation. The Clinical Assessment Manager - Care Delivery will follow all Department of Health policies and regulations pertaining to the Uniform Assessment System of New York (UAS-NY) as well as Intake workflows related to accurate and timely completion of UAS assessments. The Clinical Assessment Manager - Care Delivery serves as a valuable resource to the Intake, Enrollment, and Care Delivery teams by documenting critical clinical enrollment, evaluation, and documentation of correct diagnosis, reassessment, and change in condition information in the electronic record system.
Responsibilities

• Work closely with intake, enrollment, and care delivery teams regarding in-home or virtual assessment appointments with prospective or enrolled participants utilizing the UAS-NY.
• Conduct in-home assessments for PACE participants utilizing the UAS-NY to determine initial or continued plan eligibility by the requirement need of Community Based Long Term Care (CBLTC) Services for greater than 120 days, and care needs.
• Evaluate and review previous assessments to ensure documentation of any changes is accurately reflected in EMR. Include narrative comments and supporting documentation, and escalate issues of significant changes to Care Delivery.
• Evaluate and review previous primary diagnosis and medications at key intervals to ensure updated documentation is accurately reflected in EMR and matches the diagnosis entered into UAS. Update and/or modify diagnosis codes and medication updates, ensuring accuracy.
• Promote and educate potential referral sources about the PACE program through presentations, lectures, meetings, or other support.
• Educate potential/new PACE participants on plan benefits, services, and care delivery model.
• Escalate questions or concerns during the assessment to the quality review team to ensure appropriate completion of UAS-NY and handling of on-site issues that may require intervention.
• Complete and/or reassess previous PCAT Tasking Tool to determine appropriate home assistance with ADLs/IADLs combined with attendance at the PACE site.

Essential Skills

• Current active and unrestricted license in NYS as a Registered Nurse.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, report development, and strong writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented with strong clinical management skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or appropriate training from the PACE organization.
• Experience with MLTC, LTHHCP, MAP, PACE, or other managed care programs.
• Experience working independently without significant oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with care/case management, disease management, population health management, utilization review, quality assurance, or discharge planning.
• Experience utilizing and analyzing UAS-NY and Lenavi.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management platforms and clinical management systems.
• Positive attitude and ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment.
• Flexibility to work one weekend to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated and self-driven individual with a willingness to work within a strict deadline environment.

Work Environment

The position follows a schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a total of 40 weekly hours. The work environment includes the use of electronic medical records systems and requires interaction with various teams and participants. The dress code and attire will be professional, suitable for clinical and office settings.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vison insurance through United Healthcare
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Commuter transit and parking plans
FSA
DCA
HRA
HSA
EAP
Discretionary PTO
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in queens,NY.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.
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