What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Salem Lutheran Homes?
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the accurate and timely completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Your expertise will help optimize patient care documentation, facilitate effective case management, and support reimbursement processes through precise coding and documentation review. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality patient outcomes while working within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Duties
- Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive MDS assessments for residents in long-term care facilities, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards including CMS guidelines.
- Review medical records, clinical documentation, and care plans to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, therapy, social services—to gather pertinent information for accurate MDS data collection.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of MDS assessments, optimizing reimbursement through proper coding such as ICD-10, CPT, DRG, and HEDIS measures.
- Conduct documentation review to verify compliance with HIPAA, Medicare regulations, and state healthcare policies.
- Utilize EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth to document assessments and maintain accurate medical records.
- Support utilization management initiatives by analyzing clinical data to identify opportunities for improved patient care and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Proven experience with MDS coordination in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities.
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, Medicare guidelines, long-term care regulations, and HEDIS standards.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with Microsoft Office suite is essential.
- Expertise in medical coding including ICD-10, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and utilization review processes.
- Critical care or ICU experience is highly desirable; inpatient experience in trauma centers or emergency medicine is a plus.
- Excellent understanding of clinical documentation improvement practices and healthcare compliance policies including HIPAA and state healthcare regulations.
- Ability to interpret physiology and anatomy knowledge relevant to patient care documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation review and audit readiness.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and ensure accurate data collection.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring high-quality patient care through precise documentation and regulatory compliance!
Pay: $35.00 - $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $44