RN or LPN MDS Coordinator Assistant

Topaz Fiscal Services; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking an LPN with MDS experience to oversee the MDS process from admission to discharge. You will coordinate care management meetings and ensure compliance with regulations across the facility.

Must hold a state LPN license, have at least two years in MDS, and obtain RAC-CT certification within 90 days of hire. Strong data entry and documentation skills are essential for accurate coding and reporting.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure within the state and at least two years of MDS experience in long-term care.
• Current AANAC RAC-CT certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of MDS processes from admission to discharge and coordination with facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with facility team to assess resident needs.
• Coordinate and manage care management meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state MDS regulations.
• Monitor MDS and care plan documentation for all residents.
• Maintain MDS status per guidelines and track schedules.
• Enter resident data into computerized programs accurately.
• Code MDS using data from records and interviews.
• Attend meetings to gather information and update records.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as required.
• Submit required documentation electronically per policy.

Skills

Collaboration

Care coordination

MDS knowledge

Documentation

Data entry

Education

LPN license (state)

MDS experience in long-term care

AANAC RAC-CT certification

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

MDS coding software

Job description

Same day pay available

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the MDS process from admission to discharge. May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Worksincollaboration with facility team to assess the needs of the resident.
• Assists with coordination and managementofcare management meetings, to include review of resident care and the setting of assessment reference dates
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the MDS process
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentationforall residents.
• Ensures documentation is presentin the medical record to support MDS coding
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines
• Supports the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates)
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized programs
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members
• As required, attends team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records
• Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology
• As required, may participate in quality assurance activities
• May complete electronic submission of required documentation to required databases and other entities per company policy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATIONIREQUIREMENTS:

LPN licensure within the State plus a minimum of two years MDS experience in long term care. Must have current AANAC (RAC-CT) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire).