What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation?
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing clinical outcomes. Your expertise will support multidisciplinary teams in delivering exceptional patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence patient management strategies while working within a dynamic healthcare environment that values innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for residents in skilled nursing facilities, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social services, and medical staff—to develop individualized care plans based on MDS data.
- Review medical records, clinical documentation, and coding details such as ICD-10, CPT, and DRG classifications to ensure proper documentation review and coding accuracy.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to input data efficiently and maintain up-to-date patient records.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient information during all documentation and review processes.
- Participate in utilization review and management activities to support appropriate level of care decisions, discharge planning, and hospice or emergency medicine considerations.
- Stay current with evolving NCQA standards, Medicare requirements, and other regulatory guidelines affecting long-term care and hospital settings.
- Be part of our nurse management team and rotate on call
Requirements
- Proven experience with MDS coordination within skilled nursing facilities or similar healthcare environments.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical documentation improvement principles.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks is essential.
- Experience with ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and utilization management processes.
- Background in acute care settings such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of managed care policies including Medicare regulations and home care documentation standards.
- Nursing background or clinical experience in critical care, pediatrics, primary care, or emergency medicine enhances effectiveness in this role.
- Ability to interpret complex medical records accurately while ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation review and case management activities. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes through expert clinical documentation management! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth while delivering top-tier healthcare services across diverse settings including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, hospice care, and specialized trauma centers.
Pay: $36.97 - $44.53 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $45