MDS Coordinator

Hello, Ponderosa Villa is actively looking to hire a full-time MDS Coordinator. At Ponderosa Villa, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description:

Responsible to assign

ICD-10 CM

diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including: Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and/or send out denial letters Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

Requirements:

Minimum associate degree. Bachelor's degree preferred Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing Extensive knowledge in MDS One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team Proficiency in MDS 3.0 Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations Resident Assessment Coordinator certification