MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Naples Health and Rehab, a premier long-term care facility, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our team in a part-time capacity. As an MDS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in facilitating quality resident care while supporting facility reimbursement processes through accurate data management.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. This vital role involves coordinating and managing comprehensive assessments for residents in long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and optimizing patient care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of residents using the MDS process to evaluate their clinical needs and functional status

• Ensure timely completion and accurate documentation of all MDS items in compliance with CMS guidelines

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, therapy, social services, and medical staff to gather comprehensive resident information

• Review medical records, clinical documentation, and care plans to verify accuracy and completeness for MDS submissions

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, long-term care policies, and reimbursement criteria such as Medicare requirements

• Utilize EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or similar platforms for data entry, documentation review, and reporting purposes

• Support utilization management initiatives by analyzing data to identify opportunities for improving patient care quality and regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems such as PCC or comparable EMR platforms

• Strong understanding of MDS processes, ICD-10/ICD coding, CPT coding, and medical terminology related to long-term care

• Knowledge of CMS regulations, Medicare/Medicaid policies, HIPAA compliance, and health regulation policies

• Experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI), utilization review, case management, and health information management

• Familiarity with managed care concepts, long-term care regulations, acute care experience, hospital or nursing home experience preferred

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to review complex medical records accurately while adhering to documentation standards

• Effective communication skills for collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with all documentation requirements

Florida Background Screening Requirement

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Clearinghouse in accordance with Florida law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screening.

Join Naples Health and Rehab

Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care through meticulous assessment coordination! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant work environment that values your expertise in healthcare documentation and regulation compliance.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, please apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as an MDS Coordinator.