MDS Coordinator - Medicare Case Management

South Ogden Post Acute•South Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

South Ogden Post-Acute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) MDS Coordinator to join its clinical leadership team. The role oversees the MDS 3.0 assessment process, Medicare case management, care planning coordination, and regulatory compliance. The coordinator works closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to ensure accurate assessments, appropriate reimbursement, and high-quality resident care. 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. The team emphasizes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate, resident-centered care. Its stated core values are: “Lead with integrity. Empower people. Deliver outcomes.”

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Associate degree required.
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

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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 survey readiness.