MDS Coordinator: PDPM Excellence & Care Plan Leader

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC; South Haven (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

KISx Card

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Fun work environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process, ensure accurate PDPM reimbursement, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to maintain complete assessments and individualized care plans.

You will oversee CMS ARD windows, submit to iQIES, and guide the team through audits and QAPI initiatives while maintaining compliance and timely submissions in a busy skilled nursing facility in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Current RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES.
• Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platforms.
• RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows
• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve rejections
• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes
• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences
• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans
• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives
• Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding
• Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy
• Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings

Job description

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process, ensure accurate PDPM reimbursement, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to maintain complete assessments and individualized care plans.

You will oversee CMS ARD windows, submit to iQIES, and guide the team through audits and QAPI initiatives while maintaining compliance and timely submissions in a busy skilled nursing facility in Indiana.