What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Nexion Health?
MDS Coordinator
Kaplan Healthcare Center
Kaplan, LA
Rate : $36 / hr. for qualified RNParticipation in an on-call rotation is requiredINDNUR
Your talents, skills and hearts are in high demand. Join our team of collaborative healthcare professionals and work closely with a cross-functional team to create an environment of quality health and wellness of the minds, bodies and spirit s of our residents. APPLY TODAY!
About Us
Over the past 20 years, Nexion has grown to 56 affiliate skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as assisted living facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Our collaborative and compassionate culture provides a platform for team members to share their talents and skills to facilitate continuous improvement across the entire organization. Nexion has also taken an active stance for diversity and inclusion by establishing a Diversity Task Force to tear down divisive barriers and build unity of cultures and purpose. Our commitment to excellence begins with the unity of our team for the care of our residents, which is reflected in our positive clinical outcomes, resident and family member testimonials, customer satisfaction ratings, AHCA Quality Awards and the advancement and tenure of our associates. We invite you to experience the Nexion culture and grow with us.
Summary :
As MDS Coordinator, your main focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements
- Maintaining MDS / Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team
- Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions.
- Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines
- Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement
Requirements :
Benefits :
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to include voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D Benefits, LT / ST Disability, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Account and 401K
Salary : $36
