MDS Coordinator: Care Planning & Reimbursement Expert

Chelsea Place Care Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chelsea Place Care Center, located in Hartford, CT, seeks an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS planning and care assessments to ensure optimal reimbursement. This role coordinates across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation teams, and ensures PPS updates are implemented.

The position requires an active CT RN or LPN license, knowledge of QA/Improvements, and MDS experience or training. Supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in CT.
• Knowledge of QA/Improvement processes.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in health care (preferred).
• Experience in supervisory position in long-term care (preferred).
• At least 3 months experience completing MDS or MDS training (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educate, train and assist nursing staff regarding assessments, planning, implementation and MDS processes.
• Ensure all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by the MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and issues outside of normal hours.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supervisory experience

MDS knowledge

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Health care degree

Job description

Chelsea Place Care Center, located in Hartford, CT, seeks an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation, MDS planning and care assessments to ensure optimal reimbursement. This role coordinates across Nursing, Dietary, Social Services and Rehabilitation teams, and ensures PPS updates are implemented.

The position requires an active CT RN or LPN license, knowledge of QA/Improvements, and MDS experience or training. Supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred.