MDS Coordinator

Healthcare Nursing Center; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center in Maryland is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team and help ensure comprehensive resident assessments and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 1 year of MDS coordination experience with knowledge of Medicare PPS and OBRA regulations. You will lead assessment schedules, coordinate care plans, and train staff to maintain high-quality documentation and reimbursement readiness.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of MDS Coordinator experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and experienced in MDS processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Establish and manage assessment schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Health.
• Coordinate resident care plans in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary.
• Stay updated on Medicare changes and determine required documentation for reimbursement.
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care following the MDS process.
• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and documentation.
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN

Job description

Healthcare Nursing Center -

Come Join our Amazing Team!!

$8,000 Sign On Bonus!

We are a dedicated skilled nursing facility committed to providing exceptional care for our residents. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced MDS Coordinator to join our interdisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN


• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator (MDS experience required)


• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills


• Knowledge of Medicare coverage, PPS, and OBRA regulations

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations


• Establish and manage assessment schedules to ensure accurate and timely completion


• Transmit assessments to the State of Massachusetts, Department of Health


• Coordinate resident care plans in compliance with regulatory requirements


• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary


• Stay updated on Medicare changes and determine required documentation for reimbursement


• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care following the MDS process


• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team


• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS)


• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS processes and documentation


• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are in-serviced


• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA processes


• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS

Why Join Us:

• Supportive, collaborative work environment


• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care


• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities