MDS Coordinator Royal Management Company Wayne, MI Job Details Part-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge

HIPAA EMR/EHR

Health information management Medical terminology Full Job Description Job Summary Maple Manor Rehabilitation Center of Wayne (3999 Venoy Road. Wayne, MI 48184) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will oversee the comprehensive assessment and documentation process for long-term care residents, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Your expertise will facilitate accurate clinical documentation, optimize patient care plans, and support reimbursement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical knowledge, proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems (Matrix Care), and a passion for improving patient outcomes through meticulous data management and case coordination. Duties Lead the completion and review of MDS assessments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to clinical documentation standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social work, and medical staff—to gather comprehensive resident information. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations such as CMS guidelines, HEDIS standards, and long-term care regulations. Utilize EMR/EHR systems like Cerner, Epic, or Athenahealth to document assessments, update medical records, and manage electronic health records efficiently. Conduct documentation review for medical records to verify proper coding using CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9/10 (International Classification of Diseases), DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), and other coding standards. Support utilization management by reviewing medical necessity for services and coordinating discharge planning to optimize patient transitions. Maintain detailed records of assessments, coding activities, and compliance audits while staying current on healthcare policies including HIPAA and state healthcare regulations. Experience Proven experience in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities with familiarity in MDS processes. Strong background in clinical documentation improvement, medical coding (ICD-9/10, CPT), and utilization review within a healthcare setting. Experience working with EMR/EHR systems Matrix Care Knowledge of Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines Demonstrated understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and healthcare policies impacting long-term care documentation standards. Join us in making a difference by ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care through precise documentation and collaborative case management!

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