MDS Coordinator

Athena Health Care Systems

• $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • Current, unencumbered RN/LPN license is mandatory for this position.
  • Prior MDS experience is preferred, indicating a focus on specialized skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the MDS process effectively to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Oversee activities of daily living (ADL) training for both residents and staff.
  • Issue and deliver Medicare denial notices promptly and accurately.
  • Complete and transmit all MDS reports in accordance with CMS approval.
  • Maintain knowledge of current CMS guidelines as outlined in the RAI Manual.
  • Adhere to privacy policies to protect residents' health information.
  • Ensure accurate documentation supports billed services as part of management duties.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay structure that provides financial stability.
  • Holiday pay for both hourly and salaried staff, enhancing work-life balance during festive seasons.
  • Overtime pay for eligible employees, rewarding those who take on additional hours.
  • Opportunities for career advancement, promoting growth within the organization.
  • Exclusive discounts available through employer programs, valuing team members' loyalty.
  • Employer-paid life insurance adds a layer of financial security for employees and their families.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching, helping employees prepare for retirement effectively.
  • Generous vacation and personal time policies fostering a healthy work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, ensuring overall employee well-being.
Full Job Description
We are hiring an MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham!

Shift is Monday-Friday 8a-4p and may include weekends. Can be an LPN or RN. Up to $50 an hour, depending on license and experience.

As the MDS Director, you plan, organize, and direct the MDS process involving overseeing resident care plans through clinical assessment, review of resident's medical history, personal interviews, and completion of MDS reports.

Experience & Education:
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN/LPN in this state.
  • Prior experience in MDS preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Coordination of MDS process
  • Oversees ADL training for facility and staff.
  • Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately.
  • Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
  • Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual.
  • Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information.
  • Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement.
  • Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations.
  • Assures appropriate management of residents' Medicare/Insurance benefits.
  • Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services.
  • Other duties assigned by manager.

Benefits:
  • Competitive and Weekly Pay
  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Vacation and Personal Time
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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