MDS

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC in Kentucky seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate completion of the MDS from admission to discharge. You will coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department and work closely with facility teams.

The role requires RN licensure in Kentucky with at least two years of MDS experience in long-term care. LVN/LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kentucky and at least two years MDS experience in long-term care.
• LVN/LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications.
• AANAC RAC-CT certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facility team to assess resident needs.
• Coordinate care management meetings and set assessment reference dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations for MDS.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation across residents.
• Maintain current MDS status per guidelines and track schedules.
• Enter resident data into computerized programs and ensure accurate coding.
• Attend team and other meetings to gather information and update records.
• Continuously update knowledge base related to data entry and technology.”],
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Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

RN licensure in Kentucky

AANAC RAC-CT certification

LVN/LPN considered with exceptional qualifications

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Works in collaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Assists with coordination and management of care management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information int appropriate computerized programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology.
• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities.
• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

RN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. LVN or LPN may be considered with exceptional qualifications; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.