MDS LTC Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an RN/LPN who has experience with MDS completion, reimbursement, clinical resources utilization and/or case management. Someone with high initiative and proven ability to work along efficiently and effectively with interdisciplinary teams as well as coordinate and manage the RAI process.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures timely, accurate and complete assessment of the residents’ health and functional status during the entire assessment period.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services provided within the facility.
• Performs concurrent MDS review to assure appropriate RUGS category is achieved through the capture of appropriate clinical information. Identifies opportunities to appropriately enhance reimbursement.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay and ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS assessments. Performs modifications and inactivations of assessments in accordance with CMS Correction Policy. Conducts regular audit of MDS process including validation of coding documentation, evaluating outcomes and utilization of Data Integrity Audit reports per company policy. Ensures the timely electronic submission of all Minimum Data Sets.
• Communicates with the
• Functions as and RAI and Clinical Reimbursement resources to the facility staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation Center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location