MDS Coordinator

First Atlantic Health Care; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Atlantic Health Care is seeking an MDS Coordinator who will conduct and coordinate resident assessments and oversee care plans within a supportive care team. This role requires strong nursing and communication skills, paired with a current RN or LPN license in Maine. Flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan, are offered to foster a work-life balance.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings program

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Employer paid life insurance

Qualifications

• MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred.
• Current active Maine RN or LPN license required.
• Experience with electronic medical records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate MDS assessments.
• Oversee care plans for residents and ensure compliance.
• Train staff on MDS procedures and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Geriatric health care knowledge

Empathy and tact

Strong nursing assessment skills

Education

Current Maine RN licensure

RAC-CT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MDS Coordinator:

As part of ahigh-functioning care team, conduct and coordinate thedevelopment and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with therules and regulations of State and federal government and the policies andgoals of the facility. Reports to the Nurse Educator North – Beth Boutot.

Training for positionwill be required to be in person.

Once employee hassuccessfully completed training and has a full understanding of all duties,position can be done remotely with travel as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Ouremployees are expected to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with otheremployees and hospitality and comfort for the residents. Therefore, thefollowing list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Assess/Oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI processand ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, inaccordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Reviewall care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and casemix validity
• Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents according tostandards of nursing practice, regulatory requirements, inclusive ofnursing restorative plans
• Establishdocumentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff onproper documentation
• CommunicateMDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete theirportions appropriately and on time.
• Instructall disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs,Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators.

MDS Coordinator Minimum Qualifications:

• MDSand ICD-10 coding experience preferred & RAC-CT certificationpreferred
• Current,active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed PracticalNurse (LPN)
• Strongnursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills,with a long term care population

Skills and Abilities:

• Workingknowledge of geriatric health care needs
• Clearand effective communication skills
• Understandingof Federal and State regulations pertaining to long term care and theresident assessment process
• Medicareand MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the StateOperations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement
• MDSmanual and updates; Quality Indicator System
• Excellentorganizational skills in areas of time management, prioritization,planning, execution and adaptability.
• Strongcomputer literacy. Experience with and ability to document withinelectronic medical records.
• Workand communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families,physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals,surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and thecommunity
• MicrosoftOffice (Excel, Word)

We encourage a work lifebalance by offering flexible schedules, education and growth opportunities and more

• Tuition reimbursement, and education supportto grow your career with us
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental,vision and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution
• A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportiveleader

Alljob offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing theMaine State Background Check.