MDS Coordinator

Arlington Heights Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer coverage

Critical Illness coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Arlington Heights Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate assessments and compliant care planning for residents. You will manage admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare and change-of-condition assessments, communicating with nursing and other departments to support high-quality resident care.

The role requires a current Nursing License, geriatric nursing experience, and strong assessment, documentation and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing License in good standing is required.
• Geriatric nursing experience and resident-centered care commitment.
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition MDS assessments with timely communication to nursing and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State guidelines for MDS.
• Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Maintain expertise in MDS software for correct data entry and reporting.
• Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for team communication.
• Update and revise care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Ensure timely transmission of MDS data per reporting standards.
• Attend professional development sessions to stay updated on industry standards.
• Collect and report ancillary data to corporate billing for accurate processing.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

MDS Software

Job description

Join Our Team as an MDS Coordinator

Enhance Resident Care Through Quality Assessment & Coordination

We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our growing team! This role is essential to ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents. Success in this position requires reliability, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary coordination.

Your Impact as an MDS Coordinator

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).

• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.

• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.

• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.

• Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.

• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.

• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.

• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.

• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.

• Has experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.

• Demonstrates excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Understands nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.

• Works well both independently and within a team.

• Can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more

• Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies

• Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education

• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off

• Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility

• Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.