MDS Coordinator
About The Position
The MDS Coordinator ensures timely, accurate, and compliant completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to support resident care planning, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance at Graduate Post Acute. The role works with clinical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure assessments accurately represent residents’ care needs and that documentation is complete and compliant with applicable requirements. The MDS Coordinator oversees MDS data entry, validation, and transmission; resolves discrepancies; reports MDS updates to the Director of Nursing and leadership; and supports audits, surveys, regulatory reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. The position is at Graduate Post Acute and Healthcare Center, a 150-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN, BSN, or LPN).
- Current, active RN license required.
- At least three years of clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
- Prior MDS/RAI experience required.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements and established deadlines.
- Verify compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements for MDS documentation and submission.
- Supervise MDS data entry, validation, and transmission processes.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies and validation issues.
- Prepare and present MDS-related reports and updates to the Director of Nursing and leadership team.
- Provide feedback to clinical teams and address operational concerns related to documentation and care planning.
- Participate in facility surveys, audits, and regulatory reviews, providing required documentation and support.
- Assist with audit responses and maintain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
- Stay current on Medicare, Medicaid, and RAI/MDS regulations and guidelines.
- Support MDS-related quality improvement and performance initiatives.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate representation of resident care needs.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee engagement and culture committee
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
- Daily Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
