MDS Coordinator

Topaz HR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Topaz HR is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for a growing healthcare organization in Brooklyn, NY. You will oversee the MDS process, ensure accurate clinical assessments, and support reimbursement optimization while maintaining CMS/state compliance.

This onsite, full-time role requires detail-oriented professionalism and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality resident care and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience with MDS in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, CMS regulations, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS submissions.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams on care planning.
• Support Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement optimization.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and compliance standards.
• Participate in audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS guidelines and reimbursement practices.
• Assist with care plan development and resident assessment coordination.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation to support reimbursement and compliance objectives.
• Communicate assessment updates and requirements with facility leadership and clinical staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Company Overview
Our client is a growing healthcare organizationoperatingskilled nursing and long-term care facilities across multiple states. The organization prioritizes strong clinical operations, regulatory excellence, and high-quality resident care.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee the MDS process, ensureaccurateclinical assessments, and support reimbursement optimization within the facility. Strong candidates willmaintaincompliance with state and federal regulations while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to support quality resident care and operational performance.

This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can perform effectively within a fast-paced healthcare environment whilemaintainingaccuracy, organization, andstrong communication.

Location:Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting:Onsite
Employment Type:Full-Time
Salary Range:$90,000 – $120,000 USD/Annually
Benefits:Healthcare Benefits, PTO, Vacation Package, 401(k), etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessmentsin accordance withstate and federal regulations
• EnsuretimelyandaccurateMDS submissions
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams on care planning
• Support Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement optimization
• Monitor documentation accuracy and compliance standards
• Participate in audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS guidelines and reimbursement practices
• Assistwith care plan development and resident assessment coordination
• Ensureaccurateclinical documentation to support reimbursement and compliance objectives
• Communicate effectively with facility leadership and clinical staffregardingassessment updates and requirements

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• PreviousMDS experience within skilled nursing or long-term care settings
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, CMS regulations, and reimbursement processes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Compensation
The published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today’s market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibility to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance.

EEO Statement
Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note:Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. The employer's name will bedisclosedduring the interview process, and all hiring decisions will be made directly by the client.