MDS Assistant - Alhambra

Rockport Healthcare Services; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an MDS Coordinator Assistant in California. You will assist the MDS Coordinator with completing and coordinating MDS assessments to CMS and state requirements.

Work with nursing and IDT members to gather information, monitor schedules and deadlines, maintain care plans, and support documentation for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Active LVN/LPN or RN license required; prior MDS/long‑term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, active LVN/LPN or RN license in the applicable state.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting.
• MDS experience preferred; willingness to learn MDS processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of CMS/RAI requirements, MDS documentation, and long-term care regulations preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify missing or incomplete information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to quality care, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the MDS Coordinator with completing and coordinating MDS assessments in accordance with CMS, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Support accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments by gathering necessary clinical information and documentation.
• Review medical records, nursing notes, therapy documentation, physician orders, and other clinical information to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with monitoring MDS schedules, assessment reference dates, and required submission deadlines.
• Coordinate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, activities, and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to obtain required assessment information.
• Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining resident care plans based on assessed needs and recommendations from the interdisciplinary team.
• Help prepare for and participate in resident care plan meetings.
• Follow up with department managers and clinical staff regarding missing documentation or incomplete assessments.
• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation to support appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Ensure MDS-related records and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and readily available for audits and surveys.
• Assist with tracking documentation deficiencies and communicating concerns to the MDS Coordinator.
• Support QAPI initiatives and participate in efforts to improve clinical documentation and resident outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Perform additional MDS-related duties as assigned by the MDS Coordinator or Director of Nursing.

Skills

LVN/LPN license or RN license

MDS experience

CMS/RAI knowledge

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Resident-centered care

Job description

Position: MDS Coordinator Assistant

License: LVN or RN
Schedule: Full-Time

What You’ll Do

• Assist the MDS Coordinator with completing and coordinating MDS assessments in accordance with current CMS, state, and regulatory requirements.

• Support accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments by gathering necessary clinical information and documentation.

• Review medical records, nursing notes, therapy documentation, physician orders, and other clinical information to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Assist with monitoring MDS schedules, assessment reference dates, and required submission deadlines.

• Coordinate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, social services, activities, and other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to obtain required assessment information.

• Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining resident care plans based on assessed needs and recommendations from the interdisciplinary team.

• Help prepare for and participate in resident care plan meetings.

• Follow up with department managers and clinical staff regarding missing documentation or incomplete assessments.

• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation to support appropriate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

• Ensure MDS-related records and supporting documentation are organized, complete, and readily available for audits and surveys.

• Assist with tracking documentation deficiencies and communicating concerns to the MDS Coordinator.

• Support QAPI initiatives and participate in efforts to improve clinical documentation and resident outcomes.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.

• Perform additional MDS-related duties as assigned by the MDS Coordinator or Director of Nursing.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, active LVN/LPN or RN license in the applicable state.

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting.

• Previous MDS experience preferred; willingness to learn MDS processes and requirements required.

• Knowledge of CMS/RAI requirements, MDS documentation, and long-term care regulations preferred.

• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify missing or incomplete information.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.

• Commitment to quality care, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered service.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.

• Opportunity to grow and develop your knowledge of MDS and clinical reimbursement.

• Meaningful role in supporting resident care and quality outcomes.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Competitive compensation.

• Benefits package.

• Paid time off and holidays.