MDS Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the comprehensive completion and accuracy of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents in long-term care facilities. Your expertise will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, optimize patient care documentation, and support quality improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient outcomes positively while working within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Duties

• Coordinate and facilitate the timely completion of MDS assessments in accordance with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) guidelines and long-term care regulations.
• Review medical records, clinical documentation, and coding to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clinical documentation standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff—to gather pertinent information for accurate MDS data collection.
• Ensure proper utilization management by reviewing documentation related to patient care, hospitalizations, discharge planning, hospice care, and emergency medicine encounters.
• Maintain proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or similar platforms for efficient documentation review and data entry.
• Stay current with Medicare regulations, HEDIS standards, NCQA standards, and other healthcare policies affecting long-term care documentation.
• Conduct ongoing education on ICD-10/ICD-9/ICD coding, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and physiology knowledge to support accurate case management and medical coding processes.
• Participate in quality assurance activities related to health information management (HIM), clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and utilization review initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MDS coordination within long-term care or skilled nursing facilities; ICU or hospital experience is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, Medicare guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and state healthcare policies governing medical records and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or comparable platforms; experience with electronic health records management is essential.
• Familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9/ICD coding systems, CPT coding procedures, DRG assignment, and utilization management processes.
• Excellent understanding of clinical documentation improvement strategies to enhance patient care records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret anatomy and physiology knowledge accurately within a clinical setting; experience in acute care or inpatient environments is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Relevant certifications such as RAC-CT (Residenial Assessment Coordinator - Certified), or equivalent credentials are preferred but not required.

Join us as an MDS Coordinator to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by ensuring precise documentation that supports optimal patient outcomes! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive—help us shape the future of long-term care excellence!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person