MDS Coordinator

iCare Health Network; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Parkville Care Center in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to supervise Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS completion, and care assessments to support reimbursement.

You will coordinate assessments with nursing, dietary, social services and rehab teams; facilitate care conferences; and ensure PPS/MDS updates are implemented with a focus on QA and regulatory readiness. Generous benefits and opportunities for cross-training.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Connecticut is required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance / Improvement processes is required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a health care related field preferred.
• Experience or training in MDS and PPS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS process across care disciplines.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Complete and review MDS and PPS updates.
• Educate nursing staff on MDS requirements and sections.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and maintain readiness.

Skills

RN/LPN license (CT)

QA/QI knowledge

Education

Health care degree (BS/AS)

Job description

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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