MDS Coordinator

About This Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process and drive accurate PDPM reimbursement. You will work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure assessments are complete, care plans are individualized, and our facility performs at its best. RN license strongly preferred — LPN with significant MDS experience will be considered.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.

• 401(K) with company match

• PTO

• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Daily Pay Available

• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment

• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows

• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments

• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes

• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences

• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans

• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives

• Conduct internal MDS audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance

• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding

• Collaborate with the Business Office on Triple Check and billing accuracy

• Assist with survey preparation and respond to MDS-related findings

Requirements

• Current RN license strongly preferred — LPN with MDS experience considered

• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Strong working knowledge of PDPM, the RAI Manual, and iQIES

• Experience with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or similar EHR platform

• RAC-CT certification preferred or willingness to obtain

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to meet CMS submission deadlines consistently

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.