MDS Coordinator

Evercare at University; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evercare at University seeks an MDS Coordinator responsible for accurate Medicare/Medicaid MDS documentation to assure proper reimbursement. The role oversees PPS submissions, coordinates interdisciplinary efforts, and maintains timely MDS assessments across the resident stay.

The ideal candidate is an RN or LPN with deep knowledge of MDS processes and regulatory standards, ensuring comprehensive care plans and compliant documentation across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be an RN or LPN.
• Experience with MDS and PPS documentation.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to determine health status and level of care.
• Oversee completion of MDS assessments for PPS and Medicare.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary participation in MDS submissions.
• Maintain schedules and reference dates for MDS assessments.
• Ensure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS.
• Communicate level of care changes to all disciplines.

Skills

RN/LPN

MDS coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Must be an RN or LPN

SUMMARY: The MDS Coordinator is 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. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement.

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.
• Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
• Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident's present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate.
• Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
• Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident's care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
• Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
• Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.