MDS Coordinator | Care Quality & Reimbursement Specialist

Touchpoints at Manchester; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments to maximize reimbursement. The role involves integrating data from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation teams for accurate MDS submissions.

The candidate should hold a CT nursing license (RN preferred) with knowledge of QA/Improv processes and prior supervisory experience in long-term care, including MDS training.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in CT (RN preferred).
• Knowledge of QA/Improv processes.
• Experience in supervisory role in long-term care.
• At least 3 months MDS experience or completed MDS training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care per the MDS process.
• Coordinate and facilitate care conferences with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate, complete and review MDS documents.
• Educate and train nursing staff and other departments on MDS roles and completion of sections.
• Ensure current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff are trained.
• Cross-train between PPS and OBRA as needed.
• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, surveys, or issues outside normal hours.

Skills

CT nursing license

Quality Assurance

MDS training

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in healthcare

Job description

Touchpoints at Manchester is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and care assessments to maximize reimbursement. The role involves integrating data from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation teams for accurate MDS submissions.

The candidate should hold a CT nursing license (RN preferred) with knowledge of QA/Improv processes and prior supervisory experience in long-term care, including MDS training.