Stephanie Barkey
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager Coordinator at Optum Home and Community, adept in discharge planning and problem-solving. Excelled in coordinating services across agencies, enhancing client benefits, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated exceptional organization and critical thinking, managing high caseloads with precision. Proven track record in improving service delivery through effective team collaboration and resource coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Coordinator
Optum Home and Community
09.2018 - Current
- Reviewed clinical documentation from skilled nursing facilities to verify if they are meeting CMS Chapter 8 criteria for skilled services.
- Speak with patient and family to determine appropriate discharge plan.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients. Such House Calls, and other health plan programs they may qualify for.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Managed high caseloads effectively while maintaining close attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
MDS Coordinator
Windsor House Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Implemented interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized care plan development, resulting in more targeted interventions and improved resident outcomes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide accurate and timely clinical assessments for each resident, leading to improved overall care.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Provided ongoing education for nursing staff regarding MDS best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate efficient collaboration on resident care planning.
- Monitored changing regulations related to RAI/MDS requirements, keeping staff informed about updates that impact their daily work routines.
- Collaborated closely with therapy departments to accurately capture rehabilitation needs within MDS documentation, supporting appropriate resource allocation for residents'' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH07-2020
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Utilization review
- Needs assessment
- Resource coordination
- Case assessment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organization and multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Case Manager Coordinator
Optum Home and Community
09.2018 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Windsor House Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
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