The MDS coordinator helps manage a nursing team in our skilled nursing facility. The MDS coordinator serves as a liaison in the intake and evaluation process of residents, where they're responsible for up-to-date assessments of the resident and oversees the interdisciplinary assessment for all residents. The MDS coordinator monitors patient care by assessing procedures, speaking with residents, and recording medical codes. MDS coordinators also enter medical codes and are involved in medical billing processes, ensuring they maintain accurate medical records.
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:
- Active RN or LPN license
- At least one (1) year of MDS experience
- At least one (1) year of long-term care experience
Responsibilities of MDS Coordinator:
- Gather information on current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
- Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment, and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
- Complete and ensure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicating changes in regulations
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
- Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable healthcare plans for their current and incoming residents.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
- Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- MDS: 1 year (Required)
- long-tern care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN or LPN license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52402: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person