MDS Coordinator: Compliance, Care Planning & Data Quality

Mqshealth; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 62,400 - 124,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to lead timely, accurate MDS assessments and ensure regulatory compliance. This role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and quality outcomes within a 132-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care setting.

As a critical member of the team, you will supervise data entry, verify MDS submissions, and provide reporting to the DON and leadership. Active RN license and 3+ years of LTC experience are required.

Qualifications

• RN/BSN/LPN graduate with active RN license.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to MDS documentation and submission.
• Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
• Prepare and present MDS-related reports to the Director of Nursing and leadership team.
• Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
• Assist with audit responses and maintain ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Stay current on changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
• Support and contribute to MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.

Skills

RN license

3+ years LTC

MDS/RAI experience

Clinical assessment

Education

RN/BSN/LPN

Job description

Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an MDS Coordinator to lead timely, accurate MDS assessments and ensure regulatory compliance. This role supports resident care planning, reimbursement, and quality outcomes within a 132-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care setting.

As a critical member of the team, you will supervise data entry, verify MDS submissions, and provide reporting to the DON and leadership. Active RN license and 3+ years of LTC experience are required.