MDS Assistant

Essential Duties

• Complete MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs) within required timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed.
• Participate in resident care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure MDS submissions meet regulatory requirements for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
• Absorb and provide accurate documentation and reports during audits and surveys.
• Stay current with regulatory changes impacting MDS and skilled nursing documentation.
• Work closely with nursing staff, therapy, social services, and dietary teams to gather resident information.
• Provide education and guidance to staff on documentation standards and MDS requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families regarding care planning.

Qualification

• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of practice.
• Prior experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS 3.0, RAI process, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to read technical procedures.
• Must be able to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk, read or hear.
• Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
• Travel by auto or airline may be required.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.