MDS Coordinator: Care Reimbursement & Team Lead

MissionCare at Holyoke; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

MissionCare at Holyoke is seeking an MDS Coordinator to supervise the Medicare/Medicaid MDS workflow and ensure accurate documentation for maximal reimbursement. The role requires coordinating with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation to complete concurrent MDS and track RUG categories, while guiding care assessments.

The ideal candidate holds an active MA RN or LPN license, has QA/improvement knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Active, unemcumbered nursing license (RN or LPN) in MA required.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes is required.
• Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care by following the MDS process.
• Coordinates and facilitates care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews Minimum Data Sets (MDS).
• Educates, trains and assists nursing staff and other departments regarding MDS processes and sections.
• Ensures all current MDS/PPS updates are implemented and staff is in-serviced.
• Cross-trains between PPS and OBRA.
• Conducts regular resident interviews and responds to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Nursing license

Supervisory experience

Quality Assurance knowledge

Education

Active MA RN or LPN license

Job description

MissionCare at Holyoke is seeking an MDS Coordinator to supervise the Medicare/Medicaid MDS workflow and ensure accurate documentation for maximal reimbursement. The role requires coordinating with Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation to complete concurrent MDS and track RUG categories, while guiding care assessments.

The ideal candidate holds an active MA RN or LPN license, has QA/improvement knowledge, and prior supervisory experience in long-term care.