MDS Coordinator — Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Five Points Nursing; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer coverage

Critical Illness coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Corporate resources

Job summary

Five Points Nursing in Amarillo, TX seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments, compliance with state/federal regulations, and optimal care planning. You will lead interdisciplinary meetings, coordinate admissions and change-of-condition assessments, monitor documentation, and generate quality indicators for leadership.

A current RN license, geriatric care experience, and proficiency with MDS software are required; strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Experience completing MDS assessments and care plans.
• Ability to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication with nursing and care teams.
• Proactive in coordinating interdisciplinary meetings.
• Skilled in data reporting and quality indicators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments with timely communication with nursing and other departments.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
• Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy and organization.
• Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.
• Update Care Plans: Adjust care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
• Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
• Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.
• Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards.
• Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric care

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

MDS software

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

MDS Software

Job description

Five Points Nursing in Amarillo, TX seeks an experienced MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate resident assessments, compliance with state/federal regulations, and optimal care planning. You will lead interdisciplinary meetings, coordinate admissions and change-of-condition assessments, monitor documentation, and generate quality indicators for leadership.

A current RN license, geriatric care experience, and proficiency with MDS software are required; strong communication and organizational skills