MDS Coordinator, (On-Call)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

2d•$68 - $76

About The Position

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults. What You’ll Do as an MDS Coordinator: As the MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS assessments. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Medicare, OBRA, and Title 22 regulations while supporting care planning and reimbursement processes. This position serves as a liaison between interdisciplinary teams and state and federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and a current, valid California RN license required.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
Strong knowledge of the RAI process, Medicare regulations, and CMS/state documentation guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
Ability to sit at a computer and use electronic systems for extended periods.
Comfortable communicating with residents, families, and team members across departments.
Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Medicare, OBRA, and Title 22 guidelines.
Review and confirm Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents.
Conduct utilization review (UR) and support reimbursement processes.
Oversee the collection of data for MDS assessments and care plans.
Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in relevant committees and communicate pertinent issues and resolutions.
Input or supervise MDS assessment entries, transmit data to the state, and obtain validation reports.
Manage the care planning process to ensure timely and appropriate updates.
Perform chart audits to confirm documentation supports MDS submissions.
Identify residents with significant changes in condition, initiate assessments, and manage interdisciplinary communication.
Monitor and ensure MDS documentation and charting support regulatory and billing requirements.
Provide timely completion of reports and communicate updates to relevant departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.