Job 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, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing care planning. Your expertise will help facilitate accurate Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, support clinical documentation improvement, and enhance overall patient outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Duties
- Conduct thorough Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for skilled nursing facility residents, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with federal regulations and state guidelines
- Review medical records, clinical documentation, and care plans to verify data accuracy and identify areas for improvement in documentation compliance
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff—to gather pertinent information for MDS completion
- Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments within regulatory deadlines to support proper reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid programs
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document assessments and manage patient data efficiently
- Stay current with updates to coding standards including ICD-10, CPT, ICD-9 (if applicable), DRG classifications, and CMS guidelines for MDS assessments
- Participate in quality assurance activities related to clinical documentation improvement (CDI), utilization review, and compliance with NCQA standards
Requirements
- Proven experience with MDS coordination in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting, with inpatient or nursing home experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations, ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, ICD-9 (if applicable), DRG assignment, and utilization management processes
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks is essential
- Background in nursing or healthcare administration with critical care experience or acute care background highly desirable
- Excellent understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical records review processes
- Experience with discharge planning, hospice care, emergency medicine, ICU or trauma center environments is advantageous
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards to ensure confidentiality and compliance
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Join us as an MDS Coordinator and be a key player in delivering exceptional patient care through precise clinical documentation! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your expertise while offering opportunities for professional growth.
Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
