MDS Coordinator - Anthony

Essential Job Functions

1. Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.
2. Assists with coordination and management of the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date.
3. Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
4. Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
5. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
6. Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
7. Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
8. Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
9. Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
10. Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
11. Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
12. Manages the restorative nursing program
13. Assists in the  orientation process of new employees
14. May be required to cover floor as charge or staff nurse and takes rotating on call status.
15. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

1. Education/Training:
2. a) Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3. b) Current licensure to practice in the State of Indiana.
4. Experience:
   1. Two (2) years experience in geriatric or long-term care nursing.
   2. One (1) year experience in supervisory role.
   3. Two (2) years experience in MDS preferred

1. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   1. Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid Reimbursement.
   2. Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process.
   3. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set.
   4. Knowledge of the care planning process.
   5. Good computer skills
   6. Strong verbal, organizational, interpersonal and assessment skills
   7. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

Equipment

1. Medical reference books
2. Standard office equipment
3. Computer

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

Normal healthcare facility conditions with exposure to bodily fluids, diseases, and health ailments; normal office working conditions

Expectations for All Employees 

1. All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by modeling the LIFE Values: Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence through their daily actions.
2. Maintains confidentiality of all information.
3. Adherence to safety measures: assures infection  control and standard precaution practices are maintained; uses protective devices when performing tasks according to OSHA, infection control, and universal standard regulations; reports all hazardous conditions; follows fire/tornado/emergency and other safety policies and procedures; keeps work area free of hazards; and follows safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
4. Participation in mandatory in-service training and essential meetings.
5. Observes Corporate Code of Conduct in job performance.
6. Follows HIPAA guidelines.
7. Maintains positive work atmosphere through behavior and communication in a manner that gets along with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and management.
8. Regular attendance to ensure care to residents.
9. Recommends changes in office practices and procedures.
10. Flexibility for other assigned tasks.