What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Friendship Manor?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the quality of patient care. This position requires a strong understanding of clinical documentation, coding, and care management processes, as well as experience in various healthcare settings.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments using the Minimum Data Set (MDS) to evaluate patient needs and care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Medicare and managed care regulations.
- Review medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards.
- Utilize EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and patient management.
- Engage in utilization review processes to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation.
- Provide education and training on clinical documentation improvement and coding practices (CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10).
- Participate in discharge planning and case management activities to facilitate smooth transitions of care.
- Maintain knowledge of NCQA standards and best practices in health information management.
Experience
- Previous experience in critical care, acute care, or home care settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical records management is essential.
- Experience with nursing home operations or level I/II trauma center environments is a plus.
- Background in hospice care, outpatient services, or emergency medicine will be considered advantageous.
- Strong skills in documentation review, medical coding (CPT/ICD), and clinical data analysis are required.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team while managing multiple priorities effectively. We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about improving patient care through effective coordination and management to apply for this vital role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32
