MDS Coordinator

Position Summary

The purpose of the MDS Coordinator is to assure that all residents of the facility are properly entered into the MDS system and all assessments and care plans are performed in a timely manner in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations. That all Nursing and supporting therapy documentation support the resident's diagnosis, level of acuity, and treatment. Working with the admission personnel, assure that all residents admitted and/or treated are classified appropriately according to diagnosis, acuity and payer source.

Position Responsibilities:

The specific responsibilities of this position are described in the Essential Functions

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• RN/LVN with valid license in the state of employment. Computer literate

• Familiar with rules and regulations, and entry of MDS information related to Medicare/Medicaid.

• Strong assessment, clinical skills, and the ability to evaluate the quality of the resident documentation.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Clinical experience in Long Term Care and/or Medicare setting.

Essential Functions:

The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical of mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position.

All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor every six month and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations.

This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• LPN License (Required)

Work Location: In person