What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Colony Center for Health & Rehabilitation?
Full-time MDS Coordinator
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life insurance
- Competitive salary
- New Hire Bonus for all Licensed Nurses
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package and paid holidays
- Employee appreciation events
- Clean environment with all of the supplies you need to do your job with excellence
- Fun and friendly work atmosphere
Responsibilities of MDS Coordinator:
- Gather information on our skilled nursing facility's current and future patients for future assessment, including physical and mental states.
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential PDPM groupings and expenses associated with a potential admission
- 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 communicating 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
- Assess charts and communicate with healthcare teams to create applicable health care plans for their current and incoming residents.
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator:
- Must have current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Massachusetts
- 1 year nursing experience
- Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
- Deep medical terminology knowledge
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Superb decision-making skills
- Proficiency in MDS 3.0
- MDS, Medicare, and Medicaid experience
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN or LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Abington, MA 02351 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $97,000