MDS Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

MDS Coordinators are experienced Registered Nurses with extensive knowledge in MDS. They are detail-oriented leaders who are capable of directing other people and managing schedules. Excellent communicators, they also work cooperatively as a member of team. They’re flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

· 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.

· Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent required. Preferred experience in office clerical experience and/or receptionist experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Operate phone and paging system, answering promptly, professionally, and courteously.

• Ability to operate general office equipment such as fax machine, photocopier, scanner, calculator, etc.

· Operate computer with reasonable speed and accuracy, if needed.

• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer operating systems.

· Must possess excellent organization skills.

· Ability to maintain effective relationships and communication with residents, public and staff.

· Read and interpret written directives and instructions.

· Perform a variety of work-related tasks.

· Fluency in the English language.

· Ability to communicate effectively: reading, writing and speaking in person and on the telephone.

Special Requirements:

Level 2 Background screening required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

· Sedentary work: position requires frequent sitting.

· Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

· Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

· Fingering: Picking up, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand as in handling.

· Handling: Picking, holding or otherwise working primarily with whole hand.

· Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with our without correction.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

· Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motions of the lower extremities and back muscles.

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers or to residents accurately and loudly.

· Visual Acuity: With or without correction. Have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing computer monitor and reading; determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations.

· Walking: Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday to accomplish tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Marianna, FL 32446 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marianna, FL 32446: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29