MDS Coordinator

Aspen Ridge of Utah Valley•Orem, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator coordinates the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process for residents, ensuring assessments are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal and state regulations and facility policies. The role involves clinical assessment, collecting and reviewing resident information, maintaining records using MDS software, and working with an interdisciplinary team to support individualized care planning. The coordinator also monitors changes in residents’ conditions, supports accurate reimbursement and billing, and educates staff on MDS protocols and documentation requirements. This is a full-time, in-person role in a medical setting. The schedule is weekdays (Monday through Friday), on-call, with eight-hour shifts and some holidays. The position requires regular attendance and timeliness according to the schedule set by the department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state where work is performed.
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience working as an RN in a healthcare setting.
Strong clinical assessment skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and long-term care best practices.
Proficiency with MDS software and electronic health record systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of federal and state regulations governing MDS assessments, reimbursement systems, and skilled nursing facility operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, with a commitment to regulatory compliance.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Ability to work in person with residents in a medical setting.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for computer use, data entry, and documentation.
Stamina to stand and move about the facility for frequent rounds and resident assessments.
Emotional resilience to handle the demands of coordinating MDS assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Visual acuity and auditory ability to assess residents, read medical records, and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the department’s designated work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience in MDS coordination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate MDS assessments for residents according to federal and state regulations and facility policies.
Conduct resident pre-assessments and assessments using standardized tools, gathering information about physical, psychological, and psychosocial status.
Collaborate with registered nurses, therapists, social workers, dietary staff, and other team members to collect assessment data and develop individualized care plans.
Review MDS documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Schedule and ensure timely completion of admission, quarterly, significant-change, and discharge assessments.
Use MDS software to enter assessment data, generate reports, and maintain resident records in compliance with regulations.
Monitor changes in residents’ conditions and update assessments to reflect care needs and support accurate reimbursement levels.
Participate in care conferences and team meetings about care plans, resident progress, and changes in condition or care needs.
Collaborate with billing and reimbursement staff to support accurate Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing based on MDS data.
Educate and train staff on MDS assessment protocols, documentation requirements, and regulatory changes.
Complete reports and assignments accurately and within established time schedules.
Perform other assigned duties.