MDS Coordinator

SCHOFIELD&ASSOCIATES LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

SCHOFIELD&ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking an MDS Coordinator in the Evansville, IN area. The role supports patients through treatment and coordinates care across disciplines to achieve optimal outcomes.

Candidates must be a licensed nurse in Indiana or able to gain licensure there. The position involves collaborative work with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, pharmacists, and dietitians to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in Indiana or willing to obtain Indiana licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients and families by answering questions about treatment, medication, and progression.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines with physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dieticians and other professionals.
• Create and review treatment plans based on medical history and patient preferences to ensure best outcomes.
• Coordinate care across multiple facilities to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Review medical records to identify and address issues with the care team.
• Manage patient care plans, schedule appointments, and order necessary lab tests.
• Ensure adherence to physician orders for medications and treatments.
• Communicate treatment plans and progress with patients and families.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and safe storage.

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary

MDS Coordinator in the Evansville, IN area (RN or LPN)

MDS coordinators have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Providing support to patients and families during treatment by answering questions about medication, disease progression, and other concerns
• Coordinating patient care across disciplines by working with physicians, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dieticians, and other healthcare professionals
• Creating treatment plans based on each patient’s medical history and preferences to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Coordinating patient care across multiple facilities to ensure that each patient receives the best possible care
• Reviewing patients’ medical records to identify any issues that need to be addressed by the doctor or other members of the care team
• Managing patient care plans, including setting up appointments with specialty care providers and ordering lab tests
• Enforcing physician orders regarding medication and treatment plans
• Communicating with patients and their families regarding treatment plans and progress
• Managing patient records by creating files, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring that information is stored safely

Must be licensed nurse in IN or be able to gain nursing licensure in IN.