MDS Coordinator

Goldwater Care; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after 6 months

Job summary

Goldwater Care seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely completion of Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents for optimal reimbursement in a facility setting.

The role conducts continuous MDS reviews to support RUG categorization and coordinates interdisciplinary input within regulatory timeframes, maintaining complete documentation and data entry for MDS submissions. RN/LPN licensure required; LTC experience preferred; strong English skills essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse with current licensure.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and determines health status and level of care for all new admissions.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each new admission within regulatory time frames.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments with proper reference dates.
• Responsible for data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS according to federal and state standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN or LPN with current state licensure

Job description

TheMDS Coordinatoris responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure
• Long Term Care Experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

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