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MDS Coordinator (Traveling)

Bedrock Healthcare, Madison, WI, United States


Competitive Wages and Amazing Benefits!!

Come work at Bedrock Healthcare and join our family committed to providing excellent patient care! We are looking to hire an experienced MDS Coordinator to help us keep growing. The perfect candidate would be willing to travel between our three facilities in the Madison area and provide support to our clinical reimbursement processes. Apply today!

Job Responsibilities

Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement

Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission

Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Director

Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents

Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations

Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement

Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions

Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission

Job Requirements

2-years experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience

Current and valid state nursing license

Experience in a clinical or skilled nursing facility setting

Deep medical terminology knowledge

Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations

Proficiency in MDS 3.0

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