MDS Coordinator - RN in Kenmore, NY

Salary Range: $40.00 Hourly

The MDS Coordinator is responsible to the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing and Resident Care Services.
The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

MDS Responsibilities:

A. Completes MDS Assessments within timeframes established by federal, state and third party payor requirements to ensure maximum reimbursement.

B. Oversees accurate completion of the MDS by the interdisciplinary team. Audits data entry and initiates corrective action and/or re-education for any staff failing to meet state and federal requirements for documentation to support the MDS.

C. Oversees all ADL documentation for accuracy and provides ADL training, if necessary, in conjunction with the Inservice Coordinator.

D. Works in conjunction with the Health Information Department in preparing and scheduling MDS ARD dates.

E. Maintains knowledge of the MDS by participating in education programs, current literature and workshops to ensure that the Nursing Facility’s clinical support staff is in compliance with any and all regulatory requirements. Acts as a content expert for consultation to the interdisciplinary team.

F. Attends care plan meetings and completes care planning in the absence of the Unit Coordinator(s).

Reimbursement/Insurance Responsibilities:

G. Works in conjunction with the Admissions Assistant and the Finance Office to validate primary payor sources.

H. Determines resident’s eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid or third party payors according to established federal, state and third party payor regulations.

I. Ensures physician certification and re-certification of Medicare Part A occurs in prescribed intervals.

J. Serves as a liaison for the Nursing Facility with the Finance Office and third party billers.

K. Issues coverage, denial and cut-off letters per federal requirements.

L. Works in conjunction with the Health Information Department on appeal processes as necessary.

M. Conducts weekly Medicare meetings with the interdisciplinary team.

N. Communicates with the interdisciplinary team, individual coverage start dates and end dates.

O. Develops and maintains strong interpersonal relationships and open communication with governmental and third party payors, physicians, peers and departmental managers.

P. Perform other related duties as required by their manager.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Wages, Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status), Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform Allowance, Other Perks

Competitive Salary based on experience

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.