Job Description

 

Position Description:

The role of the MDS Coordinator is to plan and organize the MDS process along with the MDS Director, and interdisciplinary team members. This position assures compliance with all State and Federal MDS date sensitive and transmission requirements. The MDS Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with Clinical and Administrative, Therapy and billing staff regarding issues relevant to the Minimum Data Safety Set (MDS 3.0) to promote efficient and accurate coding of MDS for Medicare/Medicaid and other payer types to maximize reimbursement as State and Federal Laws permit.

Company Overview:

The Jewish Home and Care Center is a non-profit group in the senior living industry. As part of Ovation Communities, we have been serving the people of the Greater Milwaukee area for over 100 years. These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, continuous quality improvement efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun.

Job Duties:

• Works along with the MDS Director for assignment, scheduling, proper assessment and coding of all admissions, discharges and quarterly or more often.
• Completes the MDS 3.0 assessment, MDS paperwork, electronic files and transmission protocols within the required time frames and initial basic care planning (CAA’s).
• Completes assessments that are accurate with proper coding. Uses Quality Indicator data and other reports to improve MDS accuracy and compliance
• Prints Quality Indicator Reports as delegated per policy.
• Reviews and distributes as directed.
• Assists IDT in determining MDS accuracy issues related to Quality Indicators.
• Uses Quality Indicator data and other reports to improve MDS accuracy and compliance
• Prints Quality Indicator Reports as delegated per policy.
• Reviews and distributes as directed.
• Assists IDT in determining MDS accuracy issues related to Quality Indicators.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• WI Registered Nurse (RN) required with previous long-term care experience with working knowledge of the MDS process
• AANAC Certification for Resident Assessment Coordinator- certified (RAC-CT) is desired.

 

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