Clinical Coordinator, Eligible for Sign on Bonus!

Works closely with clinical staff toprovidenecessary services for patients and familiesin a timely manner, including the provision of direct patient care.

Communicates regularly with Clinical Managers as well as with the Clinical Director when issues arise relative to clinical practice or otherperformance relatedissues.

Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:Current methods of care and treatment;Policies, procedures and protocols which are specific to the Agency;The Agency Infection Control Plan;A working knowledge of all reimbursement criteria;A working knowledgeof all regulations;Has a working knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation; andAssistingwith individual caseload reviews or other audits as assigned by the manager or Clinical Director.

Assists with orientation and preceptor of clinical staff.

Demonstratesthe clinicalexpertiseneeded toprovideeffective guidance to clinical staff related to patient visit frequency, skill and homebound status, and patient interventions.

Evaluates performance ofeach individualin relation toestablishedstandards in collaboration with the clinical manager.

Determinesstaff competency in a fair and consistent manner;providesdirection as necessary, leads by example.

Works collaboratively with all disciplines,facilitatingproductivity,cooperationand efficient operations.

Assists in clinical managers and scheduling coordinator inappropriate coveragebased on census, skill mix, geographic location, patient need and clinical capacity.

Triages calls from physician and follows through on required actions, including communication to field staff, changes in orders, scheduling prn visits, and f/u as clinical resource to clinical staff if needed.

Providesdocumentation which is concise,accurateand informative, and which supports reimbursement.

Practicesin accordance withstandards of care, policies, procedures, and scope of practice,demonstratingan awareness of regulatory guidelines.

Demonstratesa knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise.

Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) anddemonstratescompliance with Tufts Medicine Care at Home policies and procedures.