RN MDS Coordinator: Reimbursement & Care-Plan Expert

Topaz HR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Topaz HR is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for a growing healthcare organization in Brooklyn, NY. You will oversee the MDS process, ensure accurate clinical assessments, and support reimbursement optimization while maintaining CMS/state compliance.

This onsite, full-time role requires detail-oriented professionalism and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality resident care and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience with MDS in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, CMS regulations, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete MDS assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS submissions.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams on care planning.
• Support Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement optimization.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and compliance standards.
• Participate in audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS guidelines and reimbursement practices.
• Assist with care plan development and resident assessment coordination.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation to support reimbursement and compliance objectives.
• Communicate assessment updates and requirements with facility leadership and clinical staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Topaz HR is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator for a growing healthcare organization in Brooklyn, NY. You will oversee the MDS process, ensure accurate clinical assessments, and support reimbursement optimization while maintaining CMS/state compliance.

This onsite, full-time role requires detail-oriented professionalism and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality resident care and operational performance.