What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Lutheran Living Communities- Vinton Campus?
RN Preferred, LPN (at minimum) Required
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented experienced MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings. Your expertise will ensure accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, supporting quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement processes. You will serve as a key liaison between clinical staff, medical records, and payers, driving clinical documentation improvement and optimizing patient outcomes through precise data management.
Duties
- Conduct thorough MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather accurate clinical information related to patient conditions, treatments, and functional status.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of MDS assessments within required deadlines to support appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting.
- Review medical records, physician notes, nursing documentation, and other clinical data for completeness and accuracy.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Point Click Care to document assessments and update patient records efficiently.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities by integrating MDS findings with care transition processes for inpatient, outpatient, hospice, or home care settings.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure the confidentiality of all medical documentation reviewed or generated.
- Support clinical documentation improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in documentation that impact coding accuracy or quality measures.
- Stay current on updates to ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards, CPT coding procedures, DRG assignments, and utilization management protocols.
- Participate in ongoing training related to healthcare regulations such as NCQA standards, CMS guidelines, and hospital accreditation requirements.
Experience
- Proven experience in MDS coordination within skilled nursing facilities or long-term care environments.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding procedures, DRG classifications, and Medicare regulations.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Point Click Care, IQIES, and Inovolan
- Prior experience with managed care organizations and utilization review processes is highly desirable.
- Critical care experience or ICU background enhances understanding of complex patient conditions and documentation needs- preferred not required.
- Knowledge of hospital operations including discharge planning, case management, acute care protocols, and Level I/II trauma center standards is advantageous.
- Ability to interpret physiology concepts related to anatomy and medical terminology for accurate assessment documentation.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for reviewing medical records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
- Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring precise clinical documentation that elevates patient care quality while supporting operational excellence!
Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $36