Corporate MDS Coordinator

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services • Austintown, OH

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the Corporate MDS Coordinator is to maintain/process MDS data, resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with state/federal requirements and the policies/goals of all the facilities. This person is a key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals.

Requirements

• Currently active RN Licensure
• Regional MDS Coordinator experience or 5 year's facility MDS Coordinator
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit
• CPR/ First aide certified

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's subject-matter expert on MDS, PDPM, OBRA. Medicaid, and federal/state regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to facility MDS teams, including guidance on complete assessments, regulatory scenarios, or coding determinations.
• Support reimbursement of integrity by reviewing coding decisions, preventing errors and advising on documentation needed for accurate case mix and PDPM outcomes.
• Lead all corporate MDS education: new-hire onboarding, annual competency updates, and training following regulatory changes.
• Deliver targeted corrective training based on audit findings or performance concerns.
• Maintain standardized training materials, job aids, and workflow tools across all campuses.
• Conduct scheduled audits focused on MDS timelines, coding accuracy, documentation supporting PDPM and quality measures, care plan alignment, and IDT participation.
• Perform follow-up validation audits when deficiencies are identified.
• Provide written audit reports, facility coaching, and measurable corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with QAPI teams to analyze trends, identify root causes, and implement improvement strategies.
• Review payer denials, prepare appeals, and collaborate with billing/finance as needed.
• Identify root causes of denials and provide preventive education to minimize repeat issues.
• Provide short-term on-site interim MDS coverage when facilities experience staffing gaps or complex admissions.
• Assist with difficult or atypical assessments, documentation alignment, and complex clinical scenarios.
• Support DON/Administrator with performance coaching for facility based MDS coordinators when requested.
• Assist with OHD Survey process during Annual or Compliant surveys
• Partner with clinical leadership and IT/EHR support to optimize MDS workflows.
• Standardize documentation tools, templates, and processes across all campuses.
• Identify barriers or inefficiencies and recommend system improvements.
• Maintain a scheduled weekly rotation across all campuses.
• Maintain responsive communication with facility teams and corporate administration.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all residents, staff and organization information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed