MDS Coordinator

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for coordinating the comprehensive assessment process for residents in long-term care facilities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. Your expertise will support quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical knowledge and administrative skills to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes and facility performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the completion of MDS assessments in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams such as nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff to gather comprehensive clinical information.
• Review medical records, documentation, and clinical data to ensure accuracy and completeness of assessments.
• Utilize PointClickCare to document findings and submit required reports efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality of resident information during all phases of assessment and documentation review.
• Conduct ongoing education for staff on MDS updates, coding standards (ICD-10), and regulatory changes affecting documentation practices.
• Support quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends related to patient care and reimbursement metrics.

Requirements

• Proven experience with MDS coordination in inpatient or long-term care settings; experience in nursing homes.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical documentation improvement strategies.
• Familiarity with PointClickCare and proficiency in navigating medical records is essential.
• Understanding of managed care processes including Medicare regulations, utilization review, utilization management, and discharge planning.
• Experience with ICD-10 coding and case management practices.
• Ability to interpret complex medical records accurately while adhering to HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across outpatient and inpatient settings including hospice care or emergency medicine environments.
• Join us in delivering exceptional patient care through meticulous documentation management! This role offers a dynamic environment where your clinical expertise can thrive while supporting regulatory compliance and enhancing resident outcomes. We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values your skills in health information management, medical coding, discharge planning, and clinical documentation improvement—all within a vibrant healthcare setting that prioritizes quality care at every level.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person