TITLE: Food Service Coordinator/MIPS (Medicare) Coordinator                  STATE CODE: 050 

 

REPORTS TO:  Director of  Business Services                                                 FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

 

  

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

 

Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, teamwork, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability, ownership and a passion for working with youth.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position serves as both the Food Service Coordinator and MIPS (Medicare) Coordinator.

 

FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Food Service Liaison as defined by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Maintains necessary records (e.g., production, fiscal, personnel) and ensure record keeping is completed in timely, accurate fashion and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Administers and oversees the district’s free and reduced-price meals program observing procedures of confidentiality in administering the program.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary reports as required by state and local authorities. This includes, but not limited to, monthly claims and annual site applications.
• Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the department. Retrieves information from files when needed.
• Act as a liaison with other departments or schools and outside agencies. Handles confidential and non-routine information and explains policies when necessary.
• Leads and assists with ADE audits of the NSLP program.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the department or school. Retrieves information from files when needed.
• Act as a liaison with other departments or schools and outside agencies.  Handles confidential and non-routine information and explains policies when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

MIPS (Medicare) COORDINATOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• MIPS Data Management which includes tracking and managing performance data related to quality measures, cost, improvement activities, and promoting interoperability. 
• Preparing and submitting data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in compliance with MIPS requirements. 
• Assisting with the development and implementation of strategies to improve performance on quality measures, cost, and interoperability. 
• Conducting regular EHR audits to ensure staff are completing tasks according to established guidelines. 
• Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) like HEDIS, STAR and RAF scores to ensure adherence to MIPS and other regulatory requirements. 
• Maintaining accurate records of all quality assurance/compliance activities. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high level of interpersonal skill to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of secretarial, office administrative procedures, and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment, at a level generally acquired through 1+ years of related experience.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Work requires attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability toward the performance of job duties.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: (one of the following)

• High School diploma or equivalent, in conjunction with 3 years of school nutrition experience preferred; OR
• Associates degree or equivalent, with an academic major in specific areas and at least 1 year of school nutrition experience preferred; OR
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

•  Work Environment involves no physical risks or hazardous conditions
•  Work environment involves slight physical risks that require basic safety precautions (safety glasses, lab coats, rubber gloves etc.)
•  Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following detailed safety precautions (such as wearing respirators, handling hazardous materials, and working with industrial machinery.)

 

 PHYSICAL EFFORT:

                                                Rarely         Occasionally       Routinely            Often

                                                (0-5%)               (6-25%)             (26-75%)        (over 75%)

Sitting                                       _____               _____               _____               __X__

Standing                                   _____               __X__               _____               _____

Bending/Stooping                     _____               __X__               _____               _____

Crawling/Kneeling                      __X__               _____               _____               _____

Climbing                                   __X__               _____               _____               _____

Pushing/Pulling                         __X__               _____               _____               _____

Lifting (Under 10 lbs.)                __X__               _____               _____               _____

Lifting (10 Lbs. Or more)            _____               __X__               _____               _____

Carrying (Under 10 lbs.)            __X__               _____               _____               _____

Carrying (10 lbs. or more)          __X__               _____               _____               _____

Reading documents for

general understanding               _____               _____               __X__               _____

Reading Documents for

analytical purposes or high

degree of accuracy                    _____               _____               _____               __X__

Viewing Video Terminals            __X__               _____               _____               _____

Other (Describe below)              _____               __X__               _____               _____

Describe “Other”:  Walking______________________________________________________

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

 

 

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