MDS Coordinator

Optalis•Southfield, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), including the 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 MDS.

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 MDS.
Scheduling completion of RAI following State and Federal guidelines.
Notification of Interdisciplinary Team members with distribution of schedules showing dates of assessment schedules.
Assistance in completion of RAI as needed.
Assistance with data input into the RAI computer system.
Supervision of the completion of the RAI by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Modification to assessment schedule to ensure appropriate RUG score for each individual resident.
Screening each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.
Transmission of RAI data to the state weekly or as needed.
Tracking 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.
Assistance with Medicare review via chart audit.
Ensuring Change of condition RAIs are initiated when appropriate.
Ensuring 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.
Ensuring Medicare coverage is discontinued when resident no longer meets criteria.
Ensuring 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.
Assistance with the completion and maintenance of the Resident Roster and the Census and Condition Reports.
Working closely with the state RAI/MDS automation coordinator.
Coordination 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.
Utilization of the Internet for research and information gathering for changes in the RAI and Medicare process.
Acting as a liaison to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Performing other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the completion of the RAI following State and Federal guidelines.
Notify Interdisciplinary Team members of assessment schedules.
Assist in the completion of RAI and data input into the RAI computer system.
Supervise the completion of the RAI by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Modify assessment schedules to ensure appropriate RUG score for each resident.
Screen each Minimum Data Set (MDS) for accuracy before finalizing, locking, and signing.
Transmit RAI data to the state weekly or as needed.
Track Validation Reports, Monthly and Quarterly Reports from the state.
Actively participate in daily conferences with the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate resident status and needs relative to Medicare skilled coverage and potential RUG category changes.
Assist Interdisciplinary staff with Medicare review via chart audit to ensure appropriate RAI initiation, documentation reflects care needs, and Medicare coverage is discontinued when criteria are not met.
Ensure RAI/MDS software is functioning properly and maintain contact with the software vendor for the most current version.
Clarify Medicare Certification/Re-Certification forms and assist with the completion and maintenance of the Resident Roster and Census and Condition Reports.
Work closely with the state RAI/MDS automation coordinator.
Coordinate with the billing department on assessment schedules and billing assessment codes.
Utilize the Internet for research on changes in the RAI and Medicare process.
Act as a liaison to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Perform other duties incidental to the position and as delegated by the Director of Nursing.