What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Coordinator position at The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek?
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the MDS Coordinator plays a critical role in providing leadership in the management of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and utilization management process in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The MDS Coordinator will provide oversight and perform essential functions in relation to assigned facilities. This position will ensure the integrity of the MDS data submitted, ensuring it represents appropriate Clinical Reimbursement for Medicare and PDPM/PPS Case Managed residents, QRP, and Quality Measures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or a certification from a State Certified Program.
- LPN or RN licensed. Meets the State requirements and regulatory code(s) for licensure or certification.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in the MDS or assessment role in a senior residential care,
- Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Conducts and coordinates the assessment and evaluation of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance
implementation of CAAs and Triggers.
- Conducts or coordinates the interviewing of each resident for the resident’s assessment.
- Evaluates each resident’s condition and pertinent medical data to determine any need for special
- Ensures that an initial resident assessment is completed within the timeframe allowed by current
- Ensures that the baseline and comprehensive care plans are completed within the timeframe allowed by
- Ensures that quarterly and annual resident assessments and care plan reviews are made on a timely basis,
- Informs all assessment team members of the requirements for accuracy and completion of the resident
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and family meetings to discuss these goals and plans of
- Maintains a high level of accuracy and compliance in all MDS coding and assessments. Ensures that MDS
guidelines.
- Responsible for identifying, correcting, and preventing coding errors and for completing MDS assessments
- Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, certifications/recertifications, reports,
- Reaches out to specialists within the community to gather resources in the achievement of care plan goals
- Prepares and electronically transmits timely reports to the national Medicare and Medicaid databases.
- Ensures the accuracy of medical records and coding procedures to ensure information is entered timely
- Develops a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the
- Reviews and revises care plans and assessments as necessary, but at a minimum, quarterly.
- Interprets the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors and government
- Reviews and develops a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provides a
- Ensures that MDS notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s
- Participates in community planning related to the interests of the health campus and the services and
- Assists with completing the care plan portion of the resident’s discharge plan. Evaluates and implements
functions of the health campus.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and
- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.
- Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and
- Answers and responds to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.
- Reports all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.
- Perform job duties while operating in compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, and facility
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other tasks as required.
- Ability to work with residents who may have cognitive, behavioral, or physical impairments.
OTHER JOB DEMANDS
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, all employees are expected to
lead by example, demonstrate professionalism, support their supervisors and leadership team, and
contribute positively to the success of the team and organization.
- Ability to work nights and weekends to accommodate the needs of the residents.
- Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous
- Manual dexterity that is required to operate modern office equipment.
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, all employees are expected to
lead by example, demonstrate professionalism, support their supervisors and leadership team, and
contribute positively to the success of the team and organization.
The following physical activity is required (percentages are approximate and subject to variance).
- Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motion are required 75% or more of the time.
- Walking is required 50% to 74% of the time. Lifting/carrying less than 10 lbs. and reaching are required 25% to 49% of the time.
- Bending at the waist, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, lifting/carrying 10 to 25 lbs., lifting/carrying 25 to 50 lbs., lifting/carrying more than 50 lbs., pushing/pulling and twisting are required less than 25% of the time.
- Climbing/balancing, using force, driving a vehicle or heavy equipment and handling are not required.