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    CARE Specialist - Shawnee, United States - State of Kansas

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    Employment Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Fitness Centers in select locations
  • Employee discounts with the
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs
  • Position Summary & Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    The CARE Specialist serves as coordinator of information related to Client Assessment and Referral Program (CARE) Level I assessments and preadmission screens and resident reviews (PASRR) Level II evaluations and is a contact for system coordination between Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), hospitals, nursing facilities/nursing facilities for mental health, KDADS Level II contractor, community mental health centers (CMHCs), community developmental disabilities organization (CDDO), and other community services. The incumbent receives and processes the information for the CARE Program which are Special Admissions and Level I assessments. In addition, assist in completion of the 3164 requests from KanCare clearinghouse to provide the Level of Care score for nursing facility Medicaid payment process. This position is part of the CARE/PASRR Community Integration team, within the Behavioral Health Services Commission, and provides support for special projects as assigned.

    Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

    CARE Level I and Special Admissions:

    CARE Level I

  • The incumbent receives the CARE Level I assessment from trained hospital Assessors from around the state of Kansas and some select few from other states on the boarder of Kansas.
  • The incumbent will validate the Level I ensuring all items are completed, signed, and received before entering into the KAMIS system.
  • The incumbent will request missing information via email, phone or CARE Upload tool. Once entered into KAMIS the incumbent will file the file electronically on the KDADS CARE system.
  • Special Admissions

  • The incumbent will receive special admissions completed by the Kansas Nursing Facilities (NF).
  • Ensure all documents are valid, complete and signed and enter them into the KAMIS system.
  • If more information is needed the incumbent will reach out to the local nursing facilities and request the information needed by email, phone or CARE Upload tool.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for drafting and sending Terminal Illness Certification Letters to the Nursing Facilities.
  • The incumbent will keep track of Hospital and Nursing Facility Assessors on spreadsheets in the KDADS CARE System.
  • 3164 Requests from KanCare Clearinghouse

    The incumbent assists the Program Manager with completion of the 3164 requests from KanCare.. This position:

  • opens the CARE Inquiry and reviews the Request Posted by date and selects the customer with the oldest posted date.
  • then search for the customer in KAMIS and the electronic files to find the PASRR date and Level of Care score.
  • enters the PASRR date and Level of Care score on the 3164 KanCare for the nursing facility payment from Medicaid. The process includes searching for information, keeping track of what step the 3164 is currently in, contacting facilities to obtain missing information in KAMIS. When requested information is obtained and deemed accurate, the completed 3164 is returned to the KanCare Clearinghouse for processing.
  • Training and meetings:

  • This incumbent will be cross trained to act as back up for other CARE Program team members for coverage to keep information and data moving.
  • Participate in meetings, cover webinars, assist with development of training materials as well as support Manager during training by taking attendance, supplying handouts, etc., take notes at meetings and on monthly phone calls and to assist with other functions as the need should arise.
  • As such it is necessary for the incumbent to develop and maintain positive relationships and good rapport with all CARE program stakeholders.
  • Other:

  • Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
  • ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿One year of experience in general office, clerical and/or administrative support work or education in a relevant field
  • Ability to alphabetize, sort, file, and organize files manually and electronically
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and ability to use multiple programs at the same time
  • Travel possible
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with customer service
  • Knowledge and/or experience in building collaborative relationships
  • Experience in pursuing needed information through legally acceptable HIPPA and PHI regulation channels
  • Experience with mental health system, diagnosis, treatment processes and medical terminology


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