MDS Coordinator

Goldwater Care; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation for proper reimbursement. The role conducts ongoing MDS reviews to maximize RUG category and coordinates interdisciplinary input for each resident’s MDS submission.

The ideal candidate holds an RN or LPN license, has Long Term Care experience, and is proficient in English to communicate across disciplines and with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensure required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine health status and care level for new admissions.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation to complete MDS within regulatory time frames.
• Maintain schedule and reference dates for all MDS assessments.
• Enter and submit MDS data accurately and maintain records.

Skills

RN or LPN

LTC Experience

English Proficiency

Education

RN or LPN 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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