MDS Coordinator — Senior Living Health Lead

Carillon Senior Living; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Supplemental life

PTO 128 hours

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Employee referral program

Everyday Pay

Career advancement

Team environment

Job summary

Carillon Senior Living in Lubbock, TX is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to supervise the MDS process, care plans and medical records for residents in the Health Center.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, current BLS/CPR, and deep knowledge of MDS coding and related software. You will collaborate with physicians, DON and families to ensure timely, accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Have a current card for Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR - Healthcare Provider).
• Experience with the MDS transmittal process and understanding of regulations impacting the MDS.

Responsibilities

• Verifies all MDS for both Medicare and Long-Term residents are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Supervises subordinate MDS coordinators.
• Ensure that all assessments are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee the monthly Triple Check meeting and ensure that it is scheduled according to accounting needs.
• Coordinates, conducts, and completes the MDS, resident care plans and conferences on the computerized system.
• Assures accuracy and completeness of entire medical record within HFCA and Medicare standards and guidelines.
• Ensure MDS electronic submission occurs per State of Texas regulations.
• Participates in family/resident care plan conferences.
• Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to medical record documentation.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Infection control

Education

RN license (Texas)

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Carillon Senior Living in Lubbock, TX is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to supervise the MDS process, care plans and medical records for residents in the Health Center.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, current BLS/CPR, and deep knowledge of MDS coding and related software. You will collaborate with physicians, DON and families to ensure timely, accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.