MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing Facility - 3706038

Apex Healthcare•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A skilled nursing facility in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee resident assessments, Medicare reimbursement processes, PDPM accuracy, and clinical documentation. This is not an entry-level opportunity; candidates must have worked as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility and understand how assessment accuracy, documentation, coding, and timing affect Medicare reimbursement and facility revenue. The role combines clinical and reimbursement responsibilities, including reviewing clinical documentation, identifying skilled services, managing assessment schedules, supporting accurate PDPM classification, and helping ensure appropriate Medicare reimbursement for the care and services provided. The coordinator collaborates with nursing, therapy, rehabilitation, billing, and facility leadership; supports care planning and compliance; and helps improve reimbursement accuracy while maintaining compliant clinical practices.

Requirements

Previous MDS Coordinator experience in a skilled nursing facility.
Strong knowledge of Medicare reimbursement in the skilled nursing facility setting.
Strong working knowledge of PDPM.
Experience completing and coordinating MDS assessments.
Knowledge of the RAI process and assessment scheduling.
Experience reviewing clinical documentation for reimbursement support.
Understanding of Medicare skilled coverage and documentation requirements.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work closely with nursing, therapy, billing, and administration.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

RN or LPN/LVN background, based on facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete and coordinate MDS assessments accurately and within required timelines.
Manage the facility’s MDS and RAI process.
Oversee Medicare-related assessments and documentation.
Monitor assessment schedules, ARDs, and required completion dates.
Support accurate PDPM classification and Medicare reimbursement.
Review nursing, therapy, physician, and interdisciplinary documentation for completeness and reimbursement support.
Identify documentation gaps that could affect skilled coverage or reimbursement.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, rehabilitation, billing, and facility leadership.
Participate in Medicare meetings and reimbursement reviews.
Monitor skilled residents and Medicare coverage.
Help ensure documentation supports the services being provided and billed.
Review clinical indicators that impact reimbursement.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, CMS, and facility requirements.
Support audits, surveys, and documentation reviews.
Educate clinical staff regarding documentation requirements and MDS-related processes.
Help improve reimbursement accuracy while maintaining compliant clinical practices.