MDS Coordinator

Chelsea Place Care Center, LLC; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement program

Short and Long-term disability

Job summary

Chelsea Place Care Center, LLC is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee the Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement.

You will coordinate MDS processes, facilitate care conferences, train staff, and stay current with PPS updates, with a focus on nursing efficiency and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Connecticut.
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Improvement processes.
• 3 months MDS experience or completed MDS training; PPS knowledge.
• Knowledge of PPS terminology and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide the MDS process for resident care.
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate staff on MDS processes and PPS updates.
• Respond to regulatory visits and ensure PPS compliance.

Skills

RN license CT

MDS knowledge

Quality Assurance

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in healthcare

Job description

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.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred.
• Requires 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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