MDS Coordinator

Optalis•Grand Rapids, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including electronic transmission of RAI data to the state Bulletin Board in accordance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies. This role also facilitates communication between the Interdisciplinary Team and provides ongoing education to those preparing the M.D.S.

Requirements

Coordination of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
Electronic transmission of RAI data to the state Bulletin Board
Adherence to State and Federal regulations and facility policies
Facilitation of communication between the Interdisciplinary Team
Ongoing education of those preparing the M.D.S.
Scheduling RAI completion according to guidelines
Notification of Interdisciplinary Team members
Assistance with RAI completion and data input
Supervision of RAI completion by the Interdisciplinary Team
Modification of assessment schedules for RUG scores
Screening MDS for accuracy
Transmission of RAI data to the state
Tracking Validation Reports and Monthly/Quarterly Reports
Interaction with Interdisciplinary Team for Medicare skilled coverage and RUG category changes
Assistance with Medicare review via chart audit
Ensuring Change of Condition RAIs are initiated
Reviewing chart documentation for need of care and services
Discontinuing Medicare coverage when criteria are not met
Ensuring RAI/MDS software is functioning and up-to-date
Contacting software vendor for software updates
Clarification of Medicare Certification/Re-Certification forms
Completion and maintenance of Resident Roster and Census and Condition Reports
Working with state RAI/MDS automation coordinator
Coordination with billing department for assessment schedules and billing codes
Utilizing the Internet for research on RAI and Medicare process changes
Acting as a liaison to the Interdisciplinary Team
Performing other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

Schedules completion of RAI following State and Federal guidelines.
Notifies Interdisciplinary Team members with distribution of schedules showing dates of assessment schedules.
Assists in completion of RAI as needed.
Assists with data input into the RAI computer system.
Supervises the completion of the RAI by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Modification to assessment schedule to ensure appropriate RUG score for each individual resident.
Screens each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.
Transmits RAI data to the state weekly or as needed.
Tracks Validation Reports, Monthly and Quarterly Reports from the state.
Active interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team in daily conference to evaluate each resident’s status and needs relative to Medicare skilled coverage and potential for RUG category changes.
Assist Interdisciplinary staff with Medicare review via chart audit in order to ensure that: Change of condition RAIs are initiated when appropriate; Review chart documentation, including nursing and ancillary progress notes, care plans, and CNA notes, reflects the need for the care and services the resident receives; Medicare coverage is discontinued when resident no longer meets criteria.
Ensures RAI/MDS software is functioning properly and is in contact with software vendor to ensure that facility is using the most current version of software.
Clarification of Medicare Certification/Re-Certification forms for different disciplines.
Assist with the completion and maintenance of the Resident Roster and the Census and Condition Reports.
Works closely with the state RAI/MDS automation coordinator.
Coordinates with the billing department on assessment schedules for effective date of assessments and clarification of billing assessment codes to complete the billing cycle in a timely manner.
Utilizes the Internet for research and information gathering for changes in the RAI and Medicare process.
Acts as a liaison to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Performs other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the Director of Nursing.