Regional MDS Coordinator →

Optalis Healthcare; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator to provide multi-facility oversight for MDS/RAI processes, ensuring timely and accurate assessments and CMS compliance. The role mentors facility MDS staff, supports survey readiness, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation, care planning, and resident outcomes.

Travel to facilities is required to provide on-site support, training, and audits, with a focus on optimizing PDPM reimbursement and regional performance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CMS regulations and RAI processes.
• Experience leading or mentoring MDS staff.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation review skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to facility MDS Coordinators across assigned facilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments in compliance with CMS/state regulations.
• Audit documentation and coding to maximize reimbursement and ensure compliance.
• Mentor, train, and educate facility-level MDS staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with DONs, Administrators, and Therapy teams on documentation.
• Monitor PDPM performance and recommend optimization strategies.
• Assist facilities with survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Partner with Corporate Director of MDS on policies and rollouts.
• Analyze regional MDS data and trends to provide leadership recommendations.
• Travel to facilities to provide on-site support, training, and auditing.

Skills

CMS regulations knowledge

MDS/RAI leadership

Clinical assessment ability

Leadership/mentoring

Time management

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

RN license in MI/Ohio

Job description

The Regional MDS Coordinator provides multi-facility oversight and support for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) processes. This role ensures timely , accurate completion of MDS assessments, compliance with CMS regulations, and optimization of reimbursement under PDPM. The Regional MDS serves as a mentor and trainer for facility-level MDS Coordinators, supports survey readiness, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation, care planning, and resident outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and support to facility MDS Coordinators across assigned facilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of MDS assessments in compliance with CMS/state regulations.
• Audit documentation, coding, and assessment accuracy to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement.
• Mentor, train, and provide ongoing education to facility-level MDS staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with DONs, Administrators, and Therapy teams on accurate clinical documentation.
• Monitor PDPM performance and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Assist facilities in survey readiness and corrective action planning related to MDS.
• Partner with Corporate Director of MDS on policies, systems, and program rollouts.
• Analyze regional MDS data, trends, and compliance reports, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Travel to facilities to provide on-site support, training, and auditing.

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• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, RAI process , and PDPM.
• Clinical assessment skills with the ability to review complex documentation.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities for facility-level MDS staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple facilities.
• Effective communication with interdisciplinary teams and leadership.

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Required:

• Current RN license in Michigan and/or Ohio.
• 5+ years of MDS/RAI experience, including leadership or training responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PDPM and clinical reimbursement.

Preferred:

• RAC-CT certification.
• Multi-facility or regional MDS leadership experience.
• Experience with survey preparation and response.

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Travel up to 50% to facilities across assigned region.
• Frequent walking, standing, and participation in chart reviews.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and carry laptop/equipment for site visits.

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