RN /LPN MDS Coordinator

Job Summary
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 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, facilitating optimal patient care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, and experience navigating complex healthcare regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient outcomes directly while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Duties

• Conduct thorough MDS assessments for residents or patients, ensuring all data accurately reflects their clinical status and care needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff to gather comprehensive information for documentation
• Review medical records, clinical documentation, and coding to verify accuracy and completeness in accordance with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations related to MDS, RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and other compliance requirements
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic or Cerner to input data efficiently and securely manage patient information
• Assist with Medicare reimbursement processes by ensuring proper coding using ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), and other relevant coding systems
• Support discharge planning, case management, and utilization review activities by providing accurate documentation aligned with clinical standards
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives including clinical documentation improvement programs and compliance audits
• Stay current on healthcare trends related to acute care, inpatient/outpatient services, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric ICU), trauma centers, hospice care, and home health environments

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MDS coordination within skilled nursing facilities or long-term care settings in Indiana
• Strong knowledge of EMR systems
• Expertise in ICD-10/ICD-9/ICD coding, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and medical documentation review
• Excellent understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and secure handling of medical records
• Ability to interpret complex medical terminology accurately while maintaining attention to detail in documentation review
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments such as outpatient clinics or inpatient units
• Nursing background or clinical licensing is advantageous; familiarity with discharge planning, case management, or health information management is a plus

Join us as an MDS Coordinator where your expertise will directly influence patient outcomes while working within a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. We value our employees’ growth and well-being by providing a supportive environment that encourages professional development through ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person