What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at Sandy Health and Rehab?
Sandy Health and Rehab - Sandy, Utah
Full Time | Monday - Friday
Sandy Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Sandy Health and Rehab may be the right fit for you.
What you'll do:
- Responsible to assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions
- Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management
- Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments
- Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
- Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff
- Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively
- Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including:
- Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and/or send out denial letters
- Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement
What we're looking for:
- Registered Nurse with a current Utah RN license
- Extensive knowledge in MDS
- One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility
- Prior clinical experience in a long-term care setting
- Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
- Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
- Flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner
- Solid basic computer skills
- Proficiency in MDS 3.0
Why us:
Our professionals care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.
If you're an experienced MDS Coordinator who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.
Salary : $500