Director of MDS

Director of

MDS 4.7 4.7

out of 5 stars 36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova, TN 38018 Full-time Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab 3 reviews Full-time Company Overview Since 1927, Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab has been dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of each individual who enters our care. We are committed to providing compassionate, dignified, and professional services in a nurturing environment that celebrates aging as a stage of growth and vitality. Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of MDS (Minimum Data Set) to lead our clinical documentation and case management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in medical coding, utilization review, and healthcare management systems. This leadership role requires a comprehensive understanding of inpatient and outpatient care settings, with a focus on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as NCQA and Medicare requirements. The Director of MDS will oversee the accuracy of medical records, optimize patient care documentation, and coordinate interdisciplinary efforts to improve clinical outcomes. Duties Lead the development and implementation of MDS assessment processes to ensure accurate patient evaluations across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings. Oversee clinical documentation improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and completeness of medical records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Manage utilization review and utilization management activities to optimize patient care pathways, including discharge planning, hospice care, and emergency medicine services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, case management, medical records, and coding specialists—to ensure precise

ICD-10/ICD-9/ICD

coding, CPT coding, DRG assignment, and accurate billing practices. Supervise staff responsible for medical documentation review within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, or other EMR platforms. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards set by NCQA and Medicare for quality assurance and compliance audits. Provide ongoing training on clinical documentation best practices, anatomy and physiology knowledge, medical terminology, and health information management protocols. Skills Extensive knowledge of Epic EMR systems along with proficiency in other EHR platforms such as Cerner or Athenahealth. Strong understanding of managed care processes including Medicare regulations and utilization review procedures. Critical care experience with familiarity in ICU protocols, Level I & II trauma centers, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), or emergency medicine environments. Proven expertise in medical coding (ICD-10/ICD-9/ICD coding), CPT coding, DRG assignment, and documentation review for inpatient and outpatient services. Experience in hospital settings with acute care or nursing home environments; familiarity with discharge planning and hospice care is advantageous. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards along with healthcare regulations related to medical records management. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively while fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality improvement. Strong communication skills tailored for training staff on complex clinical documentation requirements while maintaining clarity across departments. Join us in leading our clinical documentation initiatives to uphold the highest standards of patient care excellence while ensuring regulatory compliance within a compassionate community dedicated to aging with dignity.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person