MDS Coordinator: Care Compliance & Reimbursement Lead

Burbankhealthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbankhealthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator in the Los Angeles area to manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care.

The role requires CA RN licensure, MDS experience or coursework, and strong math and communication skills. It offers hands-on responsibility in a clinical setting and a pathway to leadership within the care team.

Qualifications

• Valid and current California RN License.
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS completed course.
• BLS or CPR (required).
• 1-2 years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience required.
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory.
• Deep medical terminology knowledge.
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Previous experience in a SNF or similar job setting would be preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.
• Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission.
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator.
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Complies with the facility’s attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Skills

RN license

MDS experience

MDS course

BLS/CPR

MDS coordinator experience

Math skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

SNF experience

Nursing knowledge

Emergency care

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Burbankhealthcare is seeking an MDS Coordinator in the Los Angeles area to manage MDS assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care.

The role requires CA RN licensure, MDS experience or coursework, and strong math and communication skills. It offers hands-on responsibility in a clinical setting and a pathway to leadership within the care team.