MDS Coordinator

South Ogden Post Acute•Ogden, UT

About The Position

South Ogden Post-Acute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to join our clinical leadership team. This role is responsible for overseeing the MDS 3.0 assessment process, Medicare case management, care planning coordination, and regulatory compliance within the facility. The MDS Coordinator works closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments, appropriate reimbursement, and high-quality resident care. At South Ogden Post-Acute, we are committed to a people-first culture guided by our core values: Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes. About South Ogden Post-Acute South Ogden Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility focused on helping residents achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life. Our team emphasizes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate resident-centered care.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 1-2 years of MDS Coordinator or MDS experience in a skilled nursing facility
Strong working knowledge of MDS 3.0, care planning, and Medicare Part A reimbursement
Understanding of state and federal long-term care regulations
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams and manage assessment schedules

Nice To Haves

Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the MDS 3.0 assessment process for all residents
Ensure assessments are completed accurately and within federal and state regulatory timeframes
Assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes related to resident conditions
Coordinate Medicare Part A case management and payer documentation
Develop and update resident-centered care plans with the interdisciplinary team
Maintain scheduling for Medicare and Medicaid assessments
Submit required MDS data to the Department of Health
Monitor regulatory updates related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement
Assist with coverage determinations, eligibility documentation, and denial notices
Collaborate with nursing leadership and facility administration to maintain regulatory compliance and strong survey readiness
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Administrator
Serves as an active member of the facility management team and participates in interdisciplinary leadership, quality assurance, and performance improvement (QAPI) activities