MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Case Mix Champion

Westminster Commons; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Commons seeks an MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, ensuring accurate and timely MDS completion and the development of interdisciplinary care plans. The role leads daily PPS/Case mix meetings and ensures regulatory compliance across federal and state requirements.

The position involves coordinating assessments, maintaining records for required retention, and communicating schedules to departments and families as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current MDS status of each resident in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures
• Schedule residents for OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate schedule to all other departments and families as required
• Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condition by coordinating MDS re-assessment and re-evaluation of plan of care
• Strategically set assessment reference date (ARD) with the interdisciplinary team to capture needs and services
• Complete sections of MDS and CAAs accurately in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Coordinate and attend daily Casemix Meetings, weekly Utilization Review Meetings, and monthly Triple Check Meetings
• Maintain assessments on the active clinical record for a minimum period of 15 months per Federal Regulations
• Electronically transmit MDS data to the state in accordance with regulation and facility standards

Job description

Westminster Commons seeks an MDS Coordinator to manage the Resident Assessment Instrument process, ensuring accurate and timely MDS completion and the development of interdisciplinary care plans. The role leads daily PPS/Case mix meetings and ensures regulatory compliance across federal and state requirements.

The position involves coordinating assessments, maintaining records for required retention, and communicating schedules to departments and families as needed.