MDS Coordinator

Reference Number: PQVDTi
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, US;Huntsville, Alabama, US;Montgomery, Alabama, US

MDS Coordinator

 

SUMMARY:
Coordinates and facilitates the timely and accurate completion of both the RAI and Care Management process from admission to discharge in accordance to company P and P, MPGs, State and Federal guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate. May coordinate information system operations and education for the clinical department.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • RN preferred or may be LPN/L VN with approval from the facility Administrator and appropriate District/Regional staff.
  • Must be in good standing with Board of Nursing.
  • Knowledge of Medicare process preferred.
  • Current State nurse license
  • CEU’s as required by the State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is subject to individual facility policies, procedures and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities.

  • Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the
  • Works with and receives direction from Regional Clinical Reimbursement
  • Coordinates and manages daily care management meeting, which includes review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference date.
  • Enforces accurate and timely resident assessments according to State and Federal regulations.
  • Designates responsibility for completing sections of the assessment to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Completes accurate coding of the MOS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident, and family members.
  • Maintains the tracking system of MOS schedules (time frames and due dates).
  • Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MOS programs.
  • Coordinates care plan conferences with the interdisciplinary team, residents and
  • Obtains, reviews and maintains all State and Federal reports, making appropriate corrections timely.
  • Coordinates education related to the RAI/Care Management process for the facility.
  • Coordinates the electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy and State and Federal regulations.
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with Company policy and State and/or Federal regulations.
  • Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes and maintain and update records.
  • Continually updates knowledge base related to data entry and computer
  • Participates in quality assurance activities.
  • Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
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