Position: MDS Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift (Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts)
Compensation: Based on experience Sign On Bonus $10,000
Work Location: In person at 1800 14th Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings. Your expertise will ensure accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, facilitating optimal care planning, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient outcomes directly while working within a dynamic healthcare environment that values professionalism, accuracy, and proactive collaboration.
Duties:
- Conduct thorough and timely MDS assessments for residents or patients, ensuring all data accurately reflects their clinical status and care needs
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff to gather comprehensive information for each assessment
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements
- Review medical records, clinical documentation, and coding details such as ICD-10/ICD-9 codes to support accurate case-mix classification and reimbursement
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) system MatrixCare to document assessments and update patient records efficiently
- Lead the coordination of discharge planning and transition processes by providing detailed documentation for post-acute care or home health services
- Stay current with industry standards including CMS guidelines, and updates in healthcare regulations affecting MDS assessments
Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of MDS processes, RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument), and CMS regulations governing skilled nursing facilities
- Proficiency with EHR system MatrixCare-preferred
- Strong understanding of medical coding including ICD-10/ICD-9 codes, CPT coding for procedures, DRGs (Diagnosis-Related Groups), and utilization review techniques
- Experience with managed care programs, Medicare regulations, and utilization management strategies
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards along with medical terminology, anatomy & physiology principles necessary for accurate documentation review
- Background in nursing or health information management enhances ability to interpret clinical data effectively
- Excellent communication skills to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure precise documentation review
Join us to be a key player in delivering exceptional patient care through meticulous assessment coordination. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your professional growth within a vibrant healthcare setting.
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