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 Available

Generous PTO

Complimentary Staff Meals

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, Ohio seeks a dedicated MDS Coordinator to oversee patient assessments and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality care. You will lead MDS processes, coordinate care planning, and collaborate with clinical staff, with RN licensure and MDS experience in long-term care, plus proficiency in ICD-10/CPT and EMR/EHR systems.

Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential as you contribute to reimbursement accuracy and

Qualifications

• RN license with current state licensure.
• Experience coordinating MDS in long-term care facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding; DRG awareness.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (Epic/Cerner/Athenahealth/eClinicalWorks).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and updating of MDS assessments to reflect patient conditions and care plans.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts for timely MDS schedules and discharge planning.
• Conduct thorough medical record reviews ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with staff to improve documentation and reimbursement accuracy.
• Utilize EHR systems to manage patient data efficiently (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eCW).
• Perform utilization management across hospital stays and inpatient admissions as needed.
• Support discharge planning with case management for smooth transitions across care settings.

Skills

RN license

MDS coordination

ICD-10/CPT coding

EMR/EHR systems

Discharge planning

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.