POSITION DESCRIPTION
/Core Mercy Values / Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title: / Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Coordinator / Employee name:
Entity/Group:
Business Unit/Department: / Aged Care
WA State Office / Date: / 2015
Position reports to:
Professional reporting line to: / State Manager, WA and QLD
ACFI Manager, VIC / Positions professionally reporting to this one: / ACFI Officers
Position Purpose: / Provide leadership, guidance and expertise within Mercy Health Western Australia by coordinating and overseeing ACFI appraisals across each aged care facility to improve and maintain the performance of these entities and meet the strategic objectives of Mercy Health. The role is responsible for overseeing:
· Timely ACFI submissions across facilities
· Accurate reflection of resident care needs
· Maximised income
· Leading, supporting and educating the ACFI Officers
Qualifications/Experience: / · Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
· Demonstrated experience in aged care and strong knowledge of the ACFI
Resource management: / Total staff management (FTE):
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure: /
N/A
Mandatory Organisational Competencies required / Personal Competencies required /
Job Competencies Required
· Orientation / · Effective written and verbal communication skills / · Thorough working knowledge of ACFI and its practical application including knowledge and competency of Medicare Online site and ACFI submissions.· Diversity & Equity / · Ability to professionally liaise with colleagues, residents, families, and allied health personnel / · Ability to organise workload and complete work efficiently and effectively
· Emergency Procedures / · Demonstrated time management and strong organisational skills / · Effective decision making skills
· Work Health & Safety / · Ability to work as part of a team, as well as accept responsibility and work unsupervised / · Ability to apply initiative and flexibility, and be accountable for actions
· Infection Control / · Understanding of the regulatory framework in which aged care operates / · Ability to share knowledge with colleagues through informal and formal methods
· Complaints Management / · Appreciation of quality as it relates to aged care / · Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the use of a computer, particularly Microsoft Office applications
· Commitment to professional development / · Understanding and participation in the continuous quality improvement process
· Motivated and enthusiastic / · Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document resident’s care and clinical care requirements
· Computer literacy
Key Result Areas
/Key Activities
/Standard Measures
/Demonstrates and upholds the values and mission of Mercy Health. / · Ensure the values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily work practices for all staff / · Be compassionate and provide support to staff and customers
· Consistently shows respect and values each person’s dignity
· Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement
· Communicates openly and honestly as an effective team member
Leadership and education / · Participate in all WA ACFI validation processes
· Coordinate and facilitate meetings with WA ACFI Officers
· Identify relevant training/education needs and provide support to ACFI Officers and other staff
· Attend and participate in internal and external meetings and education. / · Effective ACFI education program where staff are knowledgeable
ACFI claims supported by evidence / · Review all ACFI packs prior to submission to identify missed opportunities and risks in a timely manner
· Ensure approved ACFI review processes are being undertaken
· Provide oversight and assistance to ACFI Officers with coordinating assessments, plannings, implementation and evaluation of residents’ clinical care requirements as it relates to ACFI
· Provide assistance to the ACFI Officers with liaising with GPs, and other allied health personnel where required to ensure relevant documentation and diagnosis are supplied as applicable
· Provide assistance to the ACFI Officers with consulting with nursing and care staff regarding resident’s clinical care needs / · Clinical documentation supports claims.
· Complex health care claims supported by relevant directives
· Relevant diagnosis sought and currency maintained.
ACFI claims submitted to ensure optimal funding
/ · Provides oversight and guidance to ACFI Officers to ensure effective completion of documentation to support funding claims· Ensure defaults are averted
· Ensure claims are submitted in time frames directed by Mercy Health procedures. / · All claims submitted prior to expiry dates for mandatory reappraisals
· All claims submitted within timeframes for voluntary reappraisals.
Continuous Quality Improvement
/ · Provide support and contribute to quality improvement across Western Australia· Conduct scheduled audits at all facilities
· Ensure audit action plans are developed and addressed
· Work closely with the Aged Care Corporate ACFI Manager to achieve WA ACFI targets / · ACFI targets met
· ACFI audits scheduled and conducted
· ACFI action plans closed out with set timeframes
Health and Safety / · Report hazards, near misses and injuries immediately
· Comply with risk management policies and procedures and instruction / · Complete incident reports
· Comply with risk management policies and procedures
· Participate in training and meetings regarding safety
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Mercy Health ACFI Coordinator