Remote MDS Coordinator - Care Plans & Reimbursement Expert

Arcadia Care; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No On-Call

Remote work - 1 day/week

Low-cost health benefits

Life insurance paid by company

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacations/sick holidays

Employee assistance program

24/7 virtual doctor visits

Job summary

Arcadia Care is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and optimal PDPM/RUG categorization. You will oversee MDS/ PPS documentation, care plans, and the restorative nursing program, coordinating with nursing, dietary, social recreation, and physicians.

Responsibilities include completing MDS on admission and updates, scheduling assessments, and leading care conferences to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Long Term Care experience required.
• Restorative Certification within six months of hire if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assesss health status and level of care for new admissions.
• Ensure timely completion of MDS assessments (PPS, Medicare).
• Maintain schedule of MDS assessments with reference dates.
• Complete care plans on admission and quarterly per regulatory time frames.
• Schedule and conduct resident care conferences and ensure MDS reviews.
• Oversee restorative nursing measures reflected in care plans.

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Job description

Arcadia Care is seeking an MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documentation and optimal PDPM/RUG categorization. You will oversee MDS/ PPS documentation, care plans, and the restorative nursing program, coordinating with nursing, dietary, social recreation, and physicians.

Responsibilities include completing MDS on admission and updates, scheduling assessments, and leading care conferences to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reimbursement.