MDS coordinator →

Optalis Healthcare; Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to manage the MDS/RAI process, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and CMS-compliant documentation. You will support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and promote high-quality resident care.

The role requires an RN or LPN license in Michigan with prior MDS coordination experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with EHR/MDS software. Collaborates with nursing and billing to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• MDS/RAI process knowledge and CMS reimbursement guidelines.
• RN or LPN license in Michigan without restrictions.
• Experience in MDS coordination or similar nursing leadership role.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in EHR and MDS software systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate MDS assessments within regulatory timelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy of assessments.
• Review and validate MDS data before submission to state database.
• Monitor RUG scores and ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Provide training to staff involved in MDS and documentation.
• Coordinate with billing regarding assessment codes and reimbursement processes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through MDS data analysis.

Skills

MDS/RAI knowledge

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR/MDS software proficiency

Education

RN or LPN license in Michigan

Tools

EHR/MDS software

Job description

Location: Facility Level - Optalis Health & Rehabilitation

Reports To: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

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Position Summary:

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for managing the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, including completion, accuracy, and timely submission of MDS assessments in accordance with CMS regulations. This role ensures interdisciplinary communication, supports Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and promotes quality resident care.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate completion of MDS assessments within regulatory timelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accuracy of assessments.
• Review and validate MDS data before submission to state database.
• Monitor RUG scores and ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Provide training to staff involved in MDS completion and documentation.
• Coordinate with billing department regarding assessment codes and reimbursement processes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through MDS data analysis.

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• Knowledge of MDS/RAI process and CMS reimbursement guidelines.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in EHR and MDS software systems.

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Required:

• RN or LPN license in Michigan without restrictions.
• Experience in MDS coordination or similar nursing leadership role.

Preferred:

• Certification in MDS or advanced training in reimbursement systems.

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Prolonged computer work and facility rounds.
• Ability to respond to emergent resident care situations as needed.

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Personal Attributes:

• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity and ethics
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Resident-focused approach

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