MDS Coordinator
Your new role
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Coordinates and facilitates the timely and accurate completion of both RAI and Care Management process from admission to discharge in accordance to Company P&Ps, MPGs, State and Federal guidelines, and all other entities as appropriate.
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May coordinate information systems operations and education for the clinical department.
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Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident.
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Works in conjunction with direction from the Regional Care Management Coordinator.
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Coordinates and manages the daily Care Management meeting, to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment Reference Date.
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Enforces accurate and timely Resident assessments according to state and federal regulations.
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Designates responsibility for completing sections of the assessment to the interdisciplinary team.
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Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident, and family members.
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Maintains the tracking system of MDS schedules (timeframes and due dates).
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Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
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Coordinates care plan conferences with the interdisciplinary team, residents and families.
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Obtain, review and maintain all State and Federal reports, making appropriate corrections timely.
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Coordinates education related to the RAI/Care Management process for the facility.
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Coordinates the electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities (e.g. Pro-Tracking, LTCQ, etc.) per company policy and State and Federal regulations.
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Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
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Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings in order to gather information, communicate changes, and maintain and update records.
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Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hotline per company policy.
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Continually updating knowledge base related to data entry and computer technology. Participates in quality assurance activities.
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Contacts Medicare Beneficiary Hotline per company policy and RCMD direction.
To apply, it is essential that you have
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Bachelors Degree in Nursing
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Excellent multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced high volume environment
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Communication skills