MDS Coordinator – Care Plans & Reimbursement Expert

OPCO Skilled Management; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our Forest Park Nursing Center, a fully staffed facility. You will manage timely and accurate completion of the RAI and care management processes from admission to discharge, in line with company policy and Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, coordinate information systems, education for the clinical team, and ensure proper MDS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN / LVN program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Case-Mix, the Federal Medicare PPS process, and Medicaid reimbursement, as required.
• 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

• Works with Interdisciplinary Team to plan MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by agencies.
• Decides on completing or not completing additional MDS based on clinical criteria per RAI User’s Manual.
• Assist with coordination of daily stand up meetings and review resident care and assessment reference dates.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding the RAI process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation in the medical record to support coding.
• Maintains current MDS status per state and federal guidelines.
• Ensures accurate data entry of resident information into MDS programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS from records and interviews.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

MDS coordination

Nursing

Regulatory knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN/LVN license

Tools

MDS 3.0 software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to join our Forest Park Nursing Center, a fully staffed facility. You will manage timely and accurate completion of the RAI and care management processes from admission to discharge, in line with company policy and Federal, State, and Certification guidelines.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and VP of Clinical Reimbursement, coordinate information systems, education for the clinical team, and ensure proper MDS