MDS Coordinator

Parsons Hill Rehab; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, MA seeks an MDS Coordinator to lead the MDS process, coordinate resident care plans, and ensure accurate CMS reporting. You will direct the MDS workflow and collaborate with staff to uphold high standards of resident care.

The role requires an active nursing license (LPN or RN) in Massachusetts, a nursing degree, and strong knowledge of CMS regulations and long-term care requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nursing degree and an active MA license (LPN/RN).
• English reading, writing and speaking proficiency required.
• Ability to make independent decisions and interact tactfully with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and long-term care regulations is essential.
• Experience coordinating MDS processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the MDS process, oversee resident care plans and complete MDS reports.
• Oversee ADL training for facility staff.
• Issue and deliver CMS denial notices and Medicare denial letters promptly.
• Complete and transmit CMS-approved MDS item sets accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information and support billing systems.

Skills

MDS coordination

Regulatory compliance

Clinical nursing knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Nursing degree

Massachusetts LPN/RN license

Tools

MDS software

CMS item sets

Job description

MDS Coordinator at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich, an award-winning facility!

As the MDS Coordinator, you will play a vital role in planning, organizing, and directing the MDS process, ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care.

$42 to $50 an hour, depending on experience and license. Can be an LPN or RN.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the MDS process, including overseeing resident care plans and completing MDS reports

• Oversee ADL training for facility staff

• Issue and deliver denial notices and Medicare denial letters in a timely and appropriate manner

• Complete and transmit all CMS-approved item sets (MDS) accurately and efficiently

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with current CMS regulatory guidelines

• Ensure the confidentiality of resident health information and maintain adequate systems to support billed services

Requirements:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university

• Must possess an active and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN or RN in Massachusetts

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with various stakeholders

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws and regulations that pertain to long-term care

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).