MDS Coordinator
Creative Solutions In HealthCare · Garland, TX · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is essential to ensuring accurate assessments, compliance with state and federal regulations, and optimal care planning for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Resident Assessments: Oversee admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments, while ensuring timely communication with nursing and other departments.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Follow all Federal and State guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
- Monitor Documentation: Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
- Utilize MDS Software: Maintain expertise in software systems to ensure correct data entry and reporting.
- Lead Interdisciplinary Meetings: Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings for smooth team communication.
- Update Care Plans: Adjust and revise care plans as needed based on current assessments and resident status.
- Provide Quality Reporting: Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership to support care improvement.
- Submit MDS Data: Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments per reporting standards.
- Stay Current: Attend professional development sessions to keep up with industry standards and best practices.
- Oversee Ancillary Data: Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing for accurate processing.
Requirements
- Holds a current Nursing License in good standing.
- Experience in geriatric nursing and a commitment to resident-centered care.
- Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Effective management of multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Current Nursing License.
Skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MDS software.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Attention to detail.
Benefits (Full-Time)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
- Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
- Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources
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