MDS/RAI Coordinator: Nursing Data & Compliance Lead

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare ShorePointe is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI cycle and ensure accurate, timely data transmission to the state bulletin board in compliance with regulations.

You will coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, educate staff on MDS processes, schedule assessments, review charts for Medicare eligibility, and liaise with the billing department to support timely billing. This on-site role requires attention to detail and collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) cycle and ensure timely data transmission to the state Bulletin Board in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Facilitate communication between the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provide ongoing education to staff preparing the MDS.
• Prepare and schedule RAI assessments following State and Federal guidelines.
• Notify Interdisciplinary Team members of assessment dates and schedules.
• Assist in completing RAI and input data into the RAI system.
• Supervise RAI completion by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adjust assessment schedules to ensure appropriate RUG scores for each resident.
• Screen MDS for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.
• Transmit RAI data weekly or as needed and track state reports.
• Interact with the team during daily conferences to evaluate Medicare skilled coverage.
• Assist with chart audits for changes in condition RAIs and Medicare eligibility.
• Ensure billing clarification with the billing department for timely cycles.
• Liaise with the Interdisciplinary Team and software vendor as needed.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Job description

Optalis Healthcare ShorePointe is seeking an MDS Coordinator to oversee the RAI cycle and ensure accurate, timely data transmission to the state bulletin board in compliance with regulations.

You will coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, educate staff on MDS processes, schedule assessments, review charts for Medicare eligibility, and liaise with the billing department to support timely billing. This on-site role requires attention to detail and collaboration with the Director of Nursing.