Experience

Extended Home Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Outreach Coordinator (BD)

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency.



Alpine Home Health care

• Bronx, NY

• Intake Specialist

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2014

  Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. Verify all insurances and work… Show more Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. Verify all insurances and work closely with the managed care team. Work under moderate supervision. Show less Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. Verify all insurances and work… Show more Responsible for building relationships, receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to Alpine's Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and personnel to establish coordinated home care. Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. Verify all insurances and work closely with the managed care team. Work under moderate supervision. Show less



RiverSpring Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• INTAKE SPECIALIST

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Responsible for performing the new patient intake procedures of a healthcare facility. Responsible for identifying appropriate candidates for home care services. Evaluates patients referred for treatment to determine appropriateness for admission. Verify Medicaid and Medicare insurances. Communicates in writing or via phone with clients, family members, agents, physicians and discharge planners on eligibility requirements, policy benefits eligibility determinations and contract provisions. Also… Show more Responsible for performing the new patient intake procedures of a healthcare facility. Responsible for identifying appropriate candidates for home care services. Evaluates patients referred for treatment to determine appropriateness for admission. Verify Medicaid and Medicare insurances. Communicates in writing or via phone with clients, family members, agents, physicians and discharge planners on eligibility requirements, policy benefits eligibility determinations and contract provisions. Also determine appropriateness of referral to the clinic; perform initial screening for risk assessments. Complete initial referral information and financial information forms and initial insurance verification and authorization. Follow up insurance authorization, as needed. Keep appropriate documentation of all records, including cases not accepted for treatment. Carry cases until they are assigned to a therapist. Assess client needs and make referrals to community resources as needed. Ability to perform in a team approach and carry out multiple assignments simultaneously. Oversee all Nurses/Patients SOC visits, ROC’s, Hospitalizations, discharges from agency and vacations. Excellent communication skills. Show less Responsible for performing the new patient intake procedures of a healthcare facility. Responsible for identifying appropriate candidates for home care services. Evaluates patients referred for treatment to determine appropriateness for admission. Verify Medicaid and Medicare insurances. Communicates in writing or via phone with clients, family members, agents, physicians and discharge planners on eligibility requirements, policy benefits eligibility determinations and contract provisions. Also… Show more Responsible for performing the new patient intake procedures of a healthcare facility. Responsible for identifying appropriate candidates for home care services. Evaluates patients referred for treatment to determine appropriateness for admission. Verify Medicaid and Medicare insurances. Communicates in writing or via phone with clients, family members, agents, physicians and discharge planners on eligibility requirements, policy benefits eligibility determinations and contract provisions. Also determine appropriateness of referral to the clinic; perform initial screening for risk assessments. Complete initial referral information and financial information forms and initial insurance verification and authorization. Follow up insurance authorization, as needed. Keep appropriate documentation of all records, including cases not accepted for treatment. Carry cases until they are assigned to a therapist. Assess client needs and make referrals to community resources as needed. Ability to perform in a team approach and carry out multiple assignments simultaneously. Oversee all Nurses/Patients SOC visits, ROC’s, Hospitalizations, discharges from agency and vacations. Excellent communication skills. Show less



VNS Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• INTAKE COORDINATOR

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2011

  * Receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to VNSNY Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. * Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and VNSNY personnel to establish coordinated home care. * Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. * Works under moderate supervision. * Responsible… Show more * Receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to VNSNY Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. * Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and VNSNY personnel to establish coordinated home care. * Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. * Works under moderate supervision. * Responsible for building relationships. Show less * Receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to VNSNY Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. * Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and VNSNY personnel to establish coordinated home care. * Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. * Works under moderate supervision. * Responsible… Show more * Receiving referrals and reviewing patient information referred to VNSNY Home Care program to determine initial appropriateness of admission. * Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication with institutional and VNSNY personnel to establish coordinated home care. * Facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility or other Health Care site to the care of the Agency. * Works under moderate supervision. * Responsible for building relationships. Show less



East Bronx IRA

• Assistant Site Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

  * To oversee overall daily operation of residential site certified by OMRDD which provides services to persons with developmental disabilities individuals, ensuring that quality services are provided, supervise staff, write service plans and maintain the physical plant, ensures direct care and professional staff members adhere to all OMRDD and Agency policies and procedures. * Interviews, makes recommendations for hire, orient, schedules and provides supervision to all direct… Show more * To oversee overall daily operation of residential site certified by OMRDD which provides services to persons with developmental disabilities individuals, ensuring that quality services are provided, supervise staff, write service plans and maintain the physical plant, ensures direct care and professional staff members adhere to all OMRDD and Agency policies and procedures. * Interviews, makes recommendations for hire, orient, schedules and provides supervision to all direct care and professional staff members for the various residential sites. * Reviews and monitors staff performance and provide verbal and written corrective feedback, including staff evaluations and disciplinary actions when indicated. * Ensures that all employee time records are submitted accurately and timely in accordance with budgeted positions and Agency policies. * Requests and oversees all purchases and repairs within the facilities including the preparation and submission of written requests for purchases and repairs to supervisor for approval (except for emergencies which are handled immediately). Show less * To oversee overall daily operation of residential site certified by OMRDD which provides services to persons with developmental disabilities individuals, ensuring that quality services are provided, supervise staff, write service plans and maintain the physical plant, ensures direct care and professional staff members adhere to all OMRDD and Agency policies and procedures. * Interviews, makes recommendations for hire, orient, schedules and provides supervision to all direct… Show more * To oversee overall daily operation of residential site certified by OMRDD which provides services to persons with developmental disabilities individuals, ensuring that quality services are provided, supervise staff, write service plans and maintain the physical plant, ensures direct care and professional staff members adhere to all OMRDD and Agency policies and procedures. * Interviews, makes recommendations for hire, orient, schedules and provides supervision to all direct care and professional staff members for the various residential sites. * Reviews and monitors staff performance and provide verbal and written corrective feedback, including staff evaluations and disciplinary actions when indicated. * Ensures that all employee time records are submitted accurately and timely in accordance with budgeted positions and Agency policies. * Requests and oversees all purchases and repairs within the facilities including the preparation and submission of written requests for purchases and repairs to supervisor for approval (except for emergencies which are handled immediately). Show less



FEDERATION EMPLOYMENT AND GUIDANCE SERVICES

• REHABILITATION ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER

  • Sep 1997 - Mar 2010



Rau Residence

• Care Worker

  • Apr 1997 - Apr 2009

  Primary duties include the care of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Responsible for implementing the facility's structured program and for providing a structured, guiding, and nurturing environment in the residence. Participates as a member of the treatment team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, as outlined in each resident's plan of service. Including administering medication and the monitoring of vitals… Show more Primary duties include the care of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Responsible for implementing the facility's structured program and for providing a structured, guiding, and nurturing environment in the residence. Participates as a member of the treatment team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, as outlined in each resident's plan of service. Including administering medication and the monitoring of vitals. Helps provide a living style that is growth producing and which stimulates self- confidence and self-sufficiency. Remains attentive to the physical, emotional, and academic growth of the residents under supervision. Transports residents to and from community activities, doctor's appointments, and school. Show less Primary duties include the care of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Responsible for implementing the facility's structured program and for providing a structured, guiding, and nurturing environment in the residence. Participates as a member of the treatment team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, as outlined in each resident's plan of service. Including administering medication and the monitoring of vitals… Show more Primary duties include the care of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Responsible for implementing the facility's structured program and for providing a structured, guiding, and nurturing environment in the residence. Participates as a member of the treatment team to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents, as outlined in each resident's plan of service. Including administering medication and the monitoring of vitals. Helps provide a living style that is growth producing and which stimulates self- confidence and self-sufficiency. Remains attentive to the physical, emotional, and academic growth of the residents under supervision. Transports residents to and from community activities, doctor's appointments, and school. Show less