MDS Coordinator: Care Compliance & Data Lead

SNF Staffing Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking, etc.

With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Thorough understanding of the Quality Indicator process. Knowledge of the OBRA regulations and Minimum Data Set.
• Knowledge of the care planning process.
• Experience with MDS 3.0, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to assess resident needs and schedule MDS assessments and care plan reviews.
• Ensure decisions are made on completing or not completing additional MDS based on clinical criteria.
• Assist with daily stand-up meetings and set assessment reference dates.
• Comply with federal and state regulations for the RAI process.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation to support coding in medical records.
• Maintain current MDS status per state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure timely data entry into MDS systems and submission to state/federal agencies.
• Provide training on RAI, PPS Medicare, and Medicaid processes to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate outcomes.

Education

RN license in state of practice

Job description

The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for timely and accurate completion of both the RAI process and care management process from admission to discharge in accordance with company policy and procedures, and Federal, State and Certification guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate- Minimum Data Set, discharge and admission tracking, etc.

With direction from the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, may coordinate information systems operations and education for the