MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing/LTC

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our skilled nursing and long-term care team. In this vital role, you will lead the comprehensive assessment process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each resident. Your expertise will directly impact quality of care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical documentation skills, healthcare knowledge, and passion for patient-centered care to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the completion of MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations, including CMS guidelines.
• Review medical records, clinical documentation, and coding to ensure accuracy and completeness aligned with clinical documentation standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social services, and physicians—to gather comprehensive resident information.
• Ensure timely submission of MDS assessments within required deadlines to support appropriate care planning and reimbursement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of long-term care regulations, Medicare policies, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards, and HEDIS requirements to ensure compliance.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation review and data entry.
• Conduct utilization management reviews and participate in discharge planning to optimize patient care outcomes.

Experience

• Proven experience with MDS coordination in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines, and long-term care compliance standards.
• Familiarity with medical coding including CPT codes, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, DRG assignment, and utilization review processes.
• Prior experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or Point Click Care is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation improvement initiatives and health information management practices.
• Background in skilled nursing & short/long term rehab is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a thorough understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical records management are critical for success in this role.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing your career through continuous learning and professional growth!

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• MDS: 1 year (Required)
• Long term acute care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Aiken, SC 29801 (Required)

Work Location: In person