MDS Coordinator: Care Plans & Reimbursement Lead

Talentify; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkville Care Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to manage Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents and care assessments to assure proper reimbursement. The role involves coordinating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.

It also includes coordinating care conferences with the interdisciplinary team, completing MDS, and educating staff on MDS procedures. Applicants should have CT RN/LPN license, MDS/PPS experience, and QA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Connecticut.
• Experience with MDS and PPS processes preferred.
• Knowledge of QA/Improvement processes required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the 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 and other departments regarding 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 work hours as needed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

MDS knowledge

RN/LPN licensure CT

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in health care

Job description

Parkville Care Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to manage Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents and care assessments to assure proper reimbursement. The role involves coordinating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care following the MDS process.

It also includes coordinating care conferences with the interdisciplinary team, completing MDS, and educating staff on MDS procedures. Applicants should have CT RN/LPN license, MDS/PPS experience, and QA knowledge.