MDS Coordinator

Job Summary

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 Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ensuring accurate and timely documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations. Your expertise will support quality patient care, optimize clinical documentation, and facilitate seamless reimbursement processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to long-term care, skilled nursing facilities, or hospital settings by leveraging your clinical knowledge and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive MDS assessments for residents or patients, ensuring all data is complete, accurate, and compliant with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff to gather relevant clinical information.
• Review medical records and documentation to verify accuracy and completeness in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS schedules and updates within designated deadlines.
• Assist with Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care documentation requirements to support proper reimbursement.
• Maintain detailed records of assessments, documentation review processes, and communication logs.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, long-term care regulations, ICD coding updates (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, DRG classifications, and CMS policies affecting documentation practices.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical documentation standards.
• Experience with Medicare regulations, long-term care regulations, and health regulation policies.
• Familiarity with utilization management, utilization review processes, case management, and medical management principles.
• Ability to interpret ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, DRG classifications for accurate reimbursement.
• Prior inpatient or outpatient experience in acute care settings such as ICU or trauma centers is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy standards in handling medical records.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting purposes.

Join us as an MDS Coordinator to make a meaningful impact on patient care through precise documentation and regulatory compliance! Your expertise will help ensure our facility delivers exceptional quality while adhering to all healthcare standards—empowering both staff and patients alike.

Pay: $46.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person