MDS Coordinator

Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator coordinates resident assessments and care planning to support resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting. The role oversees admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition assessments; coordinates with nursing and other departments; and ensures assessments are completed and transmitted on time. The coordinator reviews MDS and care plan documentation for accuracy and completeness, maintains expertise in MDS software, and updates care plans based on assessments and residents’ current status. The position also coordinates interdisciplinary Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings, generates Quality Indicators Reports for leadership, and collects and reports ancillary services to corporate billing. The MDS Coordinator attends professional development sessions to stay current with industry standards and best practices. Success requires reliability, strong organization, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

Current nursing license in good standing.
Experience in geriatric nursing.
Commitment to resident-centered care.
Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
Understanding of nursing home regulations and compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Coordinate admission, annual, quarterly, Medicare, and change-of-condition resident assessments.
Communicate assessment needs and updates with nursing and other departments.
Follow federal and state guidelines for comprehensive assessments (MDS).
Review MDS and care plan files for accuracy, thoroughness, and organization.
Maintain expertise in MDS software systems for accurate data entry and reporting.
Attend and coordinate Medicaid, ITTM, and care plan meetings.
Update and revise care plans based on current assessments and resident status.
Generate and distribute Quality Indicators Reports to leadership.
Ensure timely and accurate transmission of MDS assessments according to reporting standards.
Attend professional development sessions to remain current with industry standards and best practices.
Collect and report ancillary services to corporate billing.