MDS Coordinator

Burbankhealthcare; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbankhealthcare in California is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments for all residents in accordance with OBRA and PPS guidelines. The role focuses on optimizing reimbursement through precise coding, while upholding high-quality nursing care and patient well-being.

Key duties include coordinating admissions assessments, reviewing RUGs and Medicaid implications, ensuring timely Medicare documentation, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS course completed.
• BLS/CPR required.
• 1-2 years in MDS coordinator role or related experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills for variance analysis and sampling.
• Deep medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in admission process to assess nursing needs and placement.
• Determine potential RUGs and admission expenses.
• Review applications and communicate assessment results to Admissions Coordinator.
• Complete and ensure accuracy of MDS process for all residents.
• Maintain current knowledge of Medicare criteria and regulatory changes.
• Monitor Case Mix Index scores for Medicaid reimbursement impact.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation for timeliness.
• Maintain attendance as per policy.

Skills

RN License

MDS experience

MDS coordinator experience

BLS/CPR

math skills

medical terminology

leadership

regulations knowledge

SNF experience

nursing care methods

emergency care

health & safety guidelines

communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

We are looking for an MDS Coordinator to join our team! The MDS Coordinator completes MDS for all residents according to OBRA and PPS guidelines. Assists in providing a clean, safe, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below. The goal is to promote the patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

• Valid and current California RN License
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course
• BLS or CPR (required)
• 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Primary MDS Coordinator Responsibilities

• 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
• Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Other Responsibilities

• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Ensures timely response to call lights
• Pain management/intervention
• Assess behavior and provide interventions as indicated
• Wound treatments
• Therapy treatments
• Patient complaints / concerns
• Identifies/assesses emergency medical situations and provides appropriate interventions as indicated
• Documentation and follow-up with timely notification of physician and family
• Care planning as needed
• Performs other duties or functions as assigned by the DON and/or Administrator

PAY SCALE: $50 - $57 / Hour

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

This company is an Equal Opportunity / AffRightive Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.