What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
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MDS Coordinator Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Responsibilities for MDS Coordinator
Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate ICD 10 codes for Medicare recipients
Determine potential PDPM groupers and expense associated with a potential admission
Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
4-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
Current and valid state nursing license
Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
Deep medical terminology knowledge
Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
Excellent leadership skills
Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
Superb decision-making skills
Proficiency in MDS 3.0, PDPM
