MDS Coordinator

Touchpoints at Manchester; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments to maximize reimbursement. The role involves integrating data from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation teams for accurate MDS submissions.

The candidate should hold a CT nursing license (RN preferred) with knowledge of QA/Improv processes and prior supervisory experience in long-term care, including MDS training.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in CT (RN preferred).
• Knowledge of QA/Improv processes.
• Experience in supervisory role in long-term care.
• At least 3 months MDS experience or completed MDS training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care per the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review MDS documents.
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS roles and completion of sections.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA as needed.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, surveys, or issues outside normal hours.

Skills

CT nursing license

Quality Assurance

MDS training

Supervisory experience

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 nursing license in the State of Connecticut, required. RN preferred.
• 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. Must have at least 2 years long-term care experience.
• At least 3 months experience completing MDS and MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS, preferred.

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 with matching
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Collaborative work environment