MDS Nurse Coordinator

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator. The role centers on guiding resident assessments to comply with federal and state regulations while coordinating care plans and ensuring timely, accurate submissions.

The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with MDS 3.0 expertise, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication and analytical skills. The position involves leading PPS and Medicare meetings and supporting billing compliance.

Qualifications

• State Licensed Nurse with active licensure.
• Demonstrating basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing MDS.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assessment process and ensure MDS completion is accurate and timely.
• Coordinate the care plan in line with regulatory requirements.
• Create and manage the assessment schedule for all residents; deliver denial notices as needed.
• Lead or participate in daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, weekly care conferences, and monthly triple check meetings to ensure federal billing compliance.

Skills

State Licensed Nurse

Computer skills

MDS 3.0

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Job description

MDS Coordinator Job Duties: MDS Coordinators oversee and facilitate the completion of resident assessment instrument in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations. Throughout the assessment and while planning care, they ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. MDS Coordinators oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner. The MDS Coordinator transmits assessments weekly to CMS. They review the results to make any needed corrections and ensure all assessments are transmitted timely. MDS Coordinators coordinate the care plan as according to regulatory requirements. MDS Coordinators create the assessment schedule for all residents. They also complete and deliver denial notices. The MDS Coordinator must be an experienced nurse preferably with extensive knowledge in MDS. The MDS Coordinator leads or participates in daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, weekly care conference meetings and monthly triple check meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met. Other job duties per facility Administrator.

Required skills

• State Licensed Nurse,
• Demonstrating basic computer skills
• Showing proficiency in MDS 3.0
• Demonstrating knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented

Preferred skills

• Clinical Long-Term Care experience
• Registered Nurse
• MDS 3.0 certification
• 1 year MDS Coordinator experience in long term care setting