MDS Coordinator: Compliance & Care Planning Lead

MQS Health; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments that support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an active RN license with a graduate nursing degree (BSN or equivalent) and at least three years of clinical experience in long-term care, including MDS/RAI responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
• Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established 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 and updates to the Director of Nursing (DON) 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

Clinical assessment

MDS/RAI experience

Regulatory compliance

Medicare/Medicaid regs

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant MDS assessments that support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an active RN license with a graduate nursing degree (BSN or equivalent) and at least three years of clinical experience in long-term care, including MDS/RAI responsibilities.