Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as an MDS Coordinator, a vital role committed to enhancing patient care through precise assessment and documentation. In this position, you will oversee the comprehensive evaluation process for residents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing care plans. Your expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology will drive accurate data collection and reporting, directly impacting quality outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts and support our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
Duties
- Lead the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents, ensuring timely and accurate completion in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to gather comprehensive clinical information.
- Maintain meticulous medical documentation and ensure all records align with HIPAA privacy standards.
- Review resident charts, medical records, and care plans to verify data accuracy and completeness.
- Educate staff on MDS requirements, updates to regulations, and proper documentation procedures.
- Monitor compliance with federal guidelines such as OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) and CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) standards.
- Prepare detailed reports for regulatory audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of patient care practices, nursing procedures, and healthcare protocols.
- In-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology essential for accurate assessments.
- Proficiency in medical documentation systems and electronic health records management.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple assessments efficiently while meeting deadlines.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and educate staff on compliance standards.
- Ability to interpret complex clinical data accurately and translate it into actionable insights. Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care through precise assessment coordination!
Pay: $52.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
