MDS Coordinator LVN or RN

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center•Texarkana, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator (LVN or RN) focuses on Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. The role coordinates and completes clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmission of MDS 3.0 in accordance with federal and state regulations. The coordinator participates in and directs patient care in line with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders, and helps ensure high-quality services in a customer-service-friendly environment. The position contributes to a positive patient experience through compassionate healthcare and supports the facility’s mission to provide clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services.

Requirements

Current LVN or RN license in the state of Texas.
At least 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility, including prior experience completing MDS assessments and care plans as an MDS Coordinator.
Demonstrated proficiency in RAI/PPS processes.
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills.
Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain the MDS and care plan schedule for the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate preparation of MDS assessments and care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Track Medicare resident benefit days, validate the daily Medicare census, and coordinate this information with management to support accurate billing.
Complete responses to intermediary requests for additional information and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames.
Ensure Medicare denial letters are prepared for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within Medicare guideline time limits.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement.
Coordinate and complete clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmission of MDS 3.0 as required by federal and state regulations.
Participate in and direct patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders.
Help ensure delivery of high-quality services in a customer-service-friendly environment.