Corporate MDS

HStaf; Town of Bedford (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HStaf is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator in the Town of Bedford, New York. The role involves participating in the admission process for residents and ensuring the MDS process is accurately completed. A valid nursing license and 4 years of relevant experience are required.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of medical terminology and Medicare regulations. This position is essential for facilitating quality care admissions and managing regulatory compliance effectively.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in MDS coordinator or related experience.
• Current and valid state nursing license.
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology.
• Exceptional mathematical skills for analysis.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Proficient in MDS 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission process, determining nursing needs.
• Assess potential admissions and communicate results.
• Ensure accuracy in the MDS process.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare criteria.
• Monitor Case Mix Index scores for potential risks.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions.
• Ensure timely submission of documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Mathematical skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Valid state nursing license

4 years of experience in MDS coordinator or related experience

Experience in clinical and healthcare settings

Tools

MDS 3.0

Job description

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• 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
• Facilitate problem‑solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission

Qualifications

• 4‑years experience in MDS coordinator or related experience
• Current and valid state nursing license
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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