MDS Coordinator (RN Preferred) |

***Come be a part of something different – Excellent culture with competitive pay and bonus opportunities - Join the Sterling Healthcare team! *** We are actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated MDS and Medical Records Coordinator (RN preferred) to join our Milton Home team! Our staff are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us - “Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” – CNA, South Bend, IN “I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” – RN, Gary, IN Competitive Pay and Bonus Potential! Salary – $80,000 - $87,500/yr (based on skills, license and years of experience) What do we believe makes us different? Here’s what you can count on from us! The Milton Home is a small facility with a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative team We care deeply for our residents and families, our employees, and the communities we serve We train and build our people and genuinely invest in their professional growth Our culture is rooted in: Trust Excellence Service Leadership Working Together We always deliver the best possible care for our residents and families We appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by all of the individuals on our teams Are you a driven to give your best to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that will support your growth and champion your hard work and dedication? Then this is a great opportunity for YOU and we’d like to hear from you! As an MDS and Medical Records Coordinator, you will work closely with our team to provide compassionate and expert care to the residents of our facility. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Shifts Available: Days - 8 hour shifts - FT position QUALIFICATIONS Current RN license to practice in the state of employment. Previous experience in long-term care. Possesses knowledge and understanding of rehabilitative nursing concepts. Clinically competent to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents. Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly. Displays optimal intra and interdepartmental relationships. Ability to establish and maintain optimum rapport with residents, family members and regulatory agencies. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MDS Coordinator a. Perform assessments necessary to accurately complete the minimum data set as well as the Care Area Triggers (CATS) and the Care Area Assessment (CAAS). b. Complete all assessments within required time frames for newly admitted residents, quarterly reviews, Annual reviews and significant change reviews following RAI Manual Guidelines. c. Complete all PPS assessments within required time frames for all PPS required assessments, following RAI Manual Guidelines. d. Complete all entry and/or discharge tracking forms timely, as required per RAI Manual Guidelines. e. Initiate and Schedule Resident Care Planning and/or Resident Care Conference as needed and following RAI recommendations (unless facility employees Care Plan Coordinator). f. Make care plan and referral recommendations. g. Notify Social Services and Dietary Departments when a new MDS is initiated for whatever reason. Clearly define the dates and sections to be completed. Ensure that all IDT members are aware of schedules as it relate to assessments as well as care plan meetings. h. Schedule weekly Medicare Meeting with IDT members to review all Medicare/Insurance residents as well as review all PPS assessments. i. Complete all required billing and/or reports as directed and necessary. j. Utilize direct interview/observation skills, chart audits, resident/family interviews and communicate with direct care staff when completing the assessments. k. Follow all facility policies related to the maintenance of an accurate medical record. l. Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment. m. Use time, equipment and supplies in a responsible manner. n. Attend nurses’ meetings as scheduled. o. Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules. p. Meet state and federal continuing education requirements. Medical Records Coordinator a. Maintains accurate order of open charts; b. Assist in collecting discharged resident records and assemble and analyze medical records; c. Ensures that all Admission Orders are signed by the attending physician in a timely manner; d. Open new records for admission in proper order with patient identification data on each sheet. e. Collect thinned records and assemble, analyze and evaluate. f. Understand state and federal laws and regulations and facility policies regarding medical records. g. Assists in ensuring all Medicare Certifications and Re-certifications are signed in a timely manner; h. Maintain a documented, organized system, which is readily accessible by other authorized professionals. i. Ensure that all reports are completed within established time frames. j. Assists nursing staff with monthly editing and perform chart audits. k. Maintains forms/office supplies inventory under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee. l. Answers telephone inquiries and may answer correspondence; m. Performs miscellaneous duties pertaining to medical records; n. Writes, types and distributes advance notices for admissions, re-admissions, room changes, any status changes, discharges, etc. to appropriate staff; o. Obtains all appropriate departmental and physicians' signature on discharge charts within 30 day of discharge; p. Assists Director of Nursing Services with any other duties that may be assigned. Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance 401(k) with company match Sick, vacation and holiday pay 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 (receive half your pay immediately, each day you work) And more! Join our Milton Home team today! Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr