MDS Coordinator

Parkville Care Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkville Care Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, care assessments, and PPS/MDS processes to assure appropriate reimbursement.

The role requires active CT RN or LPN license, knowledge of QA/Improvement processes, and collaboration across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments. Experience with MDS/PPS is preferred. Competitive benefits and salary offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Connecticut.
• Knowledge of QA/Improvement processes.
• MDS training or PPS knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS roles and processes.
• Ensures current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced.
• Cross-trains between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Responds to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed.

Skills

MDS process knowledge

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in a health care related field

Job description

Parkville Care Center

Parkville Care Center is looking for a MDS Coordinator

The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS)
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding the roles of assessments, planning, implementation and MDS process; and completion of applicable sections of MDS.
• Responsible for ensuring all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Will cross train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews as required by the MDS
• Available to respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory agency visits, surveys and issues outside of normal work hours as needed

Qualifications:

• Active RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
• Bachelors or Associate degree in a health care related field, preferred.
• Prefer at least 3 months experience completing MDS and completion of MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous salary, commensurate with experience
• Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment

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