What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at MeSun Health Services, Inc.?
Job description
Overview
Mesun Health Services provides comprehensive, compassionate care for our community over the entire spectrum of medical treatment, from complete, restorative treatment to comfort measures. This ensures personalized care to patients and their families that meet their cultural needs. Our value is to promote a healthcare environment and culture in which associates want to work and community members wish to receive their care. Our new Rehabilitation Center is conveniently located in Lawrenceville, GA.
Our MDS Coordinator is a Registered nurse with administrative duties/management who conducts and coordinates the completion of required Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and is responsible for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.
MDS Coordinator Qualifications
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
- Must have 3 years’ experience as a registered nurse, one of which includes supervisory experience. Experience with MDS completion preferred.
- Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training must be completed within six months of hire. RAC Certification is preferred.
MDS Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination of the facility’s Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Accurate completion of all MDS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation.
- Implementation and ongoing evaluation of each resident’s comprehensive plan of care.
- Scheduling and leading interdisciplinary care plan team meetings.
- Auditing medical records for the presence of supporting documentation for all items coded on the MDS. Provide education to department heads, physicians, and other staff as needed.
- Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria.
- Interpreting rules, regulations and coverage guidelines and acting as primary resource for problem solving in regards to the SNF prospective payment system and quality reporting program.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- REQUIRED Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) certification?
Experience:
- Utilization review: 3 years (Required)
- MDS Coordinator: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Nurse License (Required)
Work Location: In person