What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead MDS Coordinator - RN - RNAC position at A Plus Hire Right Search Group?
Job Description
- Lead and over see the MDS department in all processes and procedures.
- Ensures accurate and timely MDS assessments according to state and federal regulations.
- Ensures and completes accurate coding of the MDS assessment with information obtained via medical record review, observation and interview with center staff, patients, residents and family members.
- Maintains the tracking system of MDS assessment schedules (time frames and due dates).
- Coordinates Care Plan conferences with the interdisciplinary team, patients, residents and families.
- Obtain, review and maintain all State and Federal reports, making appropriate corrections timely.
- Monitor Quality Measures and ensure MDSs are accurate to support and reflect the Quality Measures.
- Provides education to the staff related to the RAI Process
- Ensures all electronic submissions of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company guidelines and State and Federal regulations.
- Ensures Medicare and Medicaid regulatory guidelines are completed accurate and timely.
