Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings. Your expertise will ensure accurate completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, which are essential for quality care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient outcomes directly while working within a dynamic healthcare environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations, ensuring timely completion and accuracy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff to gather comprehensive patient information.
- Review medical records, clinical documentation, and care plans to verify data accuracy and completeness.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document assessments and update patient records efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
- Participate in quality assurance activities related to clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and utilization management initiatives.
- Stay current with changes in coding standards such as ICD-10/ICD-9, CPT coding, DRG assignments, and Medicare requirements to optimize reimbursement processes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with MDS coordination in skilled nursing facilities or similar inpatient/outpatient settings.
- Strong knowledge of clinical documentation review, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and healthcare coding systems including ICD-10/ICD-9, CPT, and DRG classifications.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or Athenahealth is highly preferred.
- Experience working within managed care environments and understanding Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and ensure accurate documentation.
- Must be a License Nurse
- Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through precise data management and collaborative teamwork! This role is integral to ensuring our facility meets the highest standards of quality while supporting optimal reimbursement strategies. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes professional growth and recognizes your vital contributions to patient outcomes.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
