MDS Coordinator Assistant

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
• Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
• Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
• Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
• 1-year experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
• Current and valid state nursing license
• Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
• Deep medical terminology knowledge
• Exceptional mathematical skills and ability to apply them to tasks such as analysis of variance and sampling theory
• Excellent leadership skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Superb decision-making skills

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Experience:

• MDS: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN License (Required)
• MDS Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32