MDS Coordinator

Job Summary

This is an on-site position. Hours: 16. Pay Range: $40 - $48 per hour. Benefits: Employer Paid Life Insurance, Paid Meal Period, Sick Time Accrual, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Discounts, Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts, Casual Fridays, Paid Training, Longevity Awards, Uniform Allowance, 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match or contribution).

Responsibilities

• Cookout the facility’s RAI process in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
• Accurately complete all MDS assessments, supporting clinical documentation, and CAAs.
• Schedule and lead interdisciplinary care plan team meetings to reflect each resident’s current needs.
• Audit medical records to ensure supporting documentation is present for all items coded on the MDS.
• Utilize the current RAI Manual to schedule Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) for payment and OBRA assessments.
• Transmit assessments frequently to the QIES ASAP System database and correct any fatal errors immediately.
• Collaborate with health plans, physicians, and the IDT to ensure insurance approvals and eligibility criteria are met.
• Provide education to department heads, physicians, and staff regarding the MDS process and coverage guidelines.
• Participate in resource utilization and triple-check meetings prior to billing claims.
• Assist with the admission, discharge, or direct care of residents as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• At least 2 years of experience in MDS preferred.
• Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) training completion required within six months of hire; RAC Certification preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic medical record systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and independent decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

About Us

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide exceptional, patient-centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long-term care needs. Our commitment to our staff is as strong as our commitment to our residents. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Our Caring Community

Aaron Manor is a 60-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility located in Chester, CT. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by over 75 years of experience — rooted in quality care, teamwork, and staffing ratios that exceed industry standards. Come join our compassionate, dedicated team of professionals!