Regional MDS Specialist - Lead Compliance & Education

Otterbein SeniorLife; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Ohio seeks a Northern Regional MDS Specialist to lead MDS coding accuracy, Medicare/Medicaid scoring, and quality measures across multiple ministries. The role supports MDS Nurses and partners with the Corporate Clinical Quality Department to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance.

Focus areas include education, audits, and ongoing guidance to maintain reimbursement accuracy while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality resident care

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellence in MDS completion, coordination, and documentation.
• Ability to provide effective education to individuals and groups.
• Detail oriented with strong time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed MDS goals and critical success factors.
• Collaborate with MDS Transition Nurse to ensure stability during transitions or new developments.
• Provide ongoing education and guidance to MDS teams for coding accuracy and CMS/state regulations.
• Coordinate with Corporate Clinical Quality and inter-disciplinary teams for best practices.
• Monitor QM/QIP measures and reimbursement accuracy.
• Perform regular audits of MDS documentation and care planning.

Skills

MDS coordination

MDS completion

Documentation skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RN with BSN

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife in Ohio seeks a Northern Regional MDS Specialist to lead MDS coding accuracy, Medicare/Medicaid scoring, and quality measures across multiple ministries. The role supports MDS Nurses and partners with the Corporate Clinical Quality Department to ensure best practices and regulatory compliance.

Focus areas include education, audits, and ongoing guidance to maintain reimbursement accuracy while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality resident care