MDS Coordinator

Mini Cassia Care Center•Burley, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mini Cassia is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Burley, Idaho, serving residents who need long-term and short-term care. The MDS Coordinator assigns ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes, manages Medicare Part A and insurance cases, assesses residents' needs, and coordinates personalized, resident-driven care. The role oversees the patient assessment process, including schedules and timely, accurate completion; transmits assessments to the Department of Health; reviews results and recommends policy and procedural changes to management; and coordinates care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements. The MDS Coordinator also ensures facility resources are available and care is delivered effectively, maintains schedules for Medicare and Medicaid, initiates Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients or sends denial letters, and keeps current with Medicare coverage regulations and documentation requirements for Medicaid reimbursement. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team focused on teamwork, respect, professional development, and compassionate care for a geriatric population.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current Idaho RN license.
Extensive knowledge of MDS.
One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
Prior clinical experience in a long-term care setting.
Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to direct others and manage schedules.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Flexibility and decisiveness in high-pressure situations, with the ability to complete work accurately and on time.
Solid basic computer skills.
Proficiency in MDS 3.0.

Responsibilities

Assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to residents' medical conditions.
Manage Medicare Part A cases and insurance case management.
Assess nursing home residents' needs and coordinate personalized, resident-driven care.
Oversee the patient assessment process, set assessment schedules, and ensure assessments are accurate and timely.
Make recommendations and transmit assessments to the Department of Health.
Review assessment results and recommend policy and procedural changes to management staff.
Coordinate patient care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure appropriate facility resources are available and patient care is delivered effectively.
Create schedules for Medicare and Medicaid.
Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and/or send denial letters.
Keep updated on Medicare coverage regulatory changes and help determine documentation needed for Medicaid reimbursement.