MDS & RAI Compliance Specialist

RYZE West; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the facility’s MDS and RAI process to ensure accurate, timely assessments and compliant reimbursement. This role collaborates with nursing, therapy, restorative, medical, and administrative teams to meet federal and state regulations.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, MDS certification preferred, and prior MDS coordination experience in long-term care, with proficiency in PointClickCare or similar EMR systems.

Qualifications

• RN license and active state licensure.
• MDS certification preferred.
• Experience with MDS/RAI in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and documentation requirements.
• Ability to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments accurately within regulatory timeframes.
• Review resident records for accurate assessments and documentation.
• Ensure documentation supports MDS coding and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, social services and other teams.
• Monitor Medicare admissions, discharges, and ABN tracking.
• Educate staff on MDS, Medicare, RAI, and reimbursement requirements.

Skills

MDS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Documentation review

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

RN license

MDS certification

Tools

PointClickCare

EMR systems

Job description

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the facility’s MDS and RAI process to ensure accurate, timely assessments and compliant reimbursement. This role collaborates with nursing, therapy, restorative, medical, and administrative teams to meet federal and state regulations.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, MDS certification preferred, and prior MDS coordination experience in long-term care, with proficiency in PointClickCare or similar EMR systems.