MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

Full time, Salary up to $50 hourly all inclusive

Manage the Minimum Data Set assessments in a long-term care facility, ensuring accurate patient evaluations, care planning, and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview

Being part of a team responsible for overseeing the assessment and clinical reimbursement process. The primary goal is to evaluate residents’ health, quality of care, and well-being, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with state and federal regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment Management: Complete MDS forms for each resident, including initial intake, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments 

• Care Planning: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams such as nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers—to develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment data 

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all assessments meet federal and state guidelines, including OBRA and Medicare requirements, and submit data to systems

• Data Collection and Documentation: Conduct resident, family, and staff interviews, perform physical assessments, and review medical records to gather accurate information 

• Team Coordination: Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings, communicate schedule changes, and educate staff on MDS requirements and documentation standards 

• Resident and Family Interaction: Explain care plans, address concerns, and provide guidance on the level of care provided 

• Quality Monitoring: Track patient progress, update care plans as needed, and participate in audits or inspections to maintain high-quality care 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Nursing Experience:  2–3 years of general nursing experience (LPN or RN) 

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of clinical assessment, care planning, and healthcare regulations 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data entry, electronic health records, and MDS software systems 

• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines 

• Professionalism: Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to residents’ needs, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards 

Equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.