What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Fletcher Healthcare?
Job Summary
Fletcher Healthcare is looking to hire! We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, clinical documentation, and regulatory standards. As an MDS Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and completing comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation, and facilitating compliance with federal and state regulations. Your expertise will directly impact patient care quality, reimbursement accuracy, and overall facility performance.
Duties
- Conduct thorough assessments using the MDS tool to evaluate patient needs across various settings including skilled nursing facilities, inpatient units, and outpatient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather pertinent clinical information, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Review medical records, clinical notes, and other documentation to support accurate coding and assessment data.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient information throughout all processes.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document assessments and update patient records efficiently.
- Stay current with changes in CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) regulations, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards, DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) classifications, and NCQA standards.
- Facilitate timely completion of assessments to meet regulatory deadlines while supporting quality patient care initiatives.
- Participate in ongoing education related to managed care, utilization review, case management, and clinical documentation improvement strategies.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in MDS coordination within long-term care facilities or acute care settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or Level II Trauma Centers.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding, Medicare regulations, and DRG classifications.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
- Experience with hospital-based discharge planning, hospice care documentation, and home care coordination is preferred.
- Background in nursing or healthcare administration with a solid understanding of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and patient care processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and medical records management practices.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and educating staff on documentation requirements. Join our dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes through precise clinical documentation and regulatory compliance while advancing your career in healthcare management!
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000