MDS Coordinator: Impactful Compliance & Care Leader

Burbankhealthcare; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbankhealthcare in California is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments for all residents in accordance with OBRA and PPS guidelines. The role focuses on optimizing reimbursement through precise coding, while upholding high-quality nursing care and patient well-being.

Key duties include coordinating admissions assessments, reviewing RUGs and Medicaid implications, ensuring timely Medicare documentation, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 1-2 years MDS experience or MDS course completed.
• BLS/CPR required.
• 1-2 years in MDS coordinator role or related experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills for variance analysis and sampling.
• Deep medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in admission process to assess nursing needs and placement.
• Determine potential RUGs and admission expenses.
• Review applications and communicate assessment results to Admissions Coordinator.
• Complete and ensure accuracy of MDS process for all residents.
• Maintain current knowledge of Medicare criteria and regulatory changes.
• Monitor Case Mix Index scores for Medicaid reimbursement impact.
• Facilitate problem-solving for complex admissions.
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation for timeliness.
• Maintain attendance as per policy.

Skills

RN License

MDS experience

MDS coordinator experience

BLS/CPR

math skills

medical terminology

leadership

regulations knowledge

SNF experience

nursing care methods

emergency care

health & safety guidelines

communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Burbankhealthcare in California is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate MDS assessments for all residents in accordance with OBRA and PPS guidelines. The role focuses on optimizing reimbursement through precise coding, while upholding high-quality nursing care and patient well-being.

Key duties include coordinating admissions assessments, reviewing RUGs and Medicaid implications, ensuring timely Medicare documentation, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.