What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Goldwater Care?
The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category.
Benefits Offered (full-time):
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k following 6 months of service
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Benefits Offered (full-time):
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k following 6 months of service
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
- Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
- Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
- Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
- Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
- Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
- Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
- Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure
- Long Term Care Experience preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000