MDS Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

Highland-Oaks-Health-Center; McConnelsville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Same-Day Pay

Generous PTO

Complimentary Staff Meals

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, OH is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to oversee assessment, documentation, and care planning for residents.

The role emphasizes clinical documentation improvement, utilization review, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams, with experience in HIPAA compliance and EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.

This on-site opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current state licensure.
• Experience coordinating MDS in nursing homes or long-term care.
• Strong ICD-10/CPT coding knowledge and DRG assignments.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks).
• Familiarity with utilization review, discharge planning, and care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and updating of MDS assessments reflecting patient needs.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to complete MDS schedules, discharge planning, and care documentation per regulations.
• Review medical records for accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with staff to improve documentation for reimbursement and quality reporting.
• Utilize EHR systems to manage patient data efficiently.
• Support discharge planning across care settings, including home care and outpatient services.
• Perform utilization management reviews of hospital stays and services.

Skills

MDS coordination

ICD-10/CPT coding

EMR/EHR systems

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Athenahealth

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Highland Oaks Health Center a long-term care center in McConnelsville, Ohio is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs. Your expertise will support clinical documentation improvement, utilization review, and case management processes to optimize patient outcomes and facility efficiency. This MDS Coordinator position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your nursing skills in a dynamic environment that values accuracy, compliance, and compassionate care.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Same-Day Pay Available
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Complimentary Staff Meals
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Duties of MDS Coordinator:

• Lead the development, review, and updating of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to accurately reflect patient conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts to ensure timely completion of MDS schedules, discharge planning, and care documentation aligned with federal and state regulations.
• Conduct thorough medical record reviews, ensuring accuracy in medical documentation, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to improve clinical documentation practices, supporting reimbursement accuracy and quality reporting.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to manage patient data efficiently.
• Perform utilization management activities including review of hospital stays, outpatient services, hospice care, emergency medicine cases, and inpatient admissions at Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Support discharge planning by coordinating with case management teams to facilitate smooth transitions across care settings including home care and outpatient clinics.

MDS Coordinator Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state licensure.
• Proven experience with MDS coordination in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10/ICD coding, CPT coding, DRG assignments, and medical terminology.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with managed care processes, utilization review, clinical documentation improvement initiatives, and discharge planning procedures.