MDS Coordinator

Marquis Health Consulting Services; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Culture committee

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Palm Springs Post Acute and Healthcare Center in Chelmsford, MA is hiring an MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident care planning.

The role requires an active RN license, 3+ years in long-term care, and MDS/RAI experience, with a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach to documentation and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN-licensed and with 3+ years in long-term care.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments per regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility MDS regulations.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports to the DON and leadership.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address documentation concerns.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reviews; respond to surveys.
• Stay current on Medicare/Medicaid MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to represent resident care needs accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

MDS/RAI experience

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Join Our Team at Palm Springs Post Acute and Healthcare Center as an MDS Coordinator

Full-time opportunity available. Salary range: $30-$60/hr.

At Palm Springs Post Acute and Healthcare Center, we believe that accurate clinical documentation and assessment are essential to delivering high-quality, compliant, and person-centered care. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant completion of all Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
• Current, active RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Core Values in Action

• Passion – Ensuring residents are accurately assessed so they receive the care and resources they need to thrive.
• Respect – Upholding integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in all resident documentation and interactions with care teams.
• Excellence – Delivering precise, compliant, and high-quality MDS processes that support optimal outcomes and regulatory success.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.