MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator (RN)

Position Summary:

Coordination of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in the facility to promote accurate completion of assessments and optimal reimbursement of services in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and any other payer program requirements for all residents in the facility in accordance with all federal and state certification guidelines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and communicates compliance of the OBRA & PPS regulatory date requirements and timely transmits all the required MDS' and RAI/PPS per state and federal regulation.
• Leads and monitors the activity of all facility RAI processes for timely completion of all elements (i.e. MDS, CAAS, Care Planning, Transmissions, and error follow-up).
• Coordinates PPS/MDS processes for maximization of Medicare reimbursement and maintains compliance with related regulations.
• Sets reference dates according to the CMS' MDS Manual and maintain schedules for timely completion of assessments.
• Coaches, mentors, and teaches Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in RAI process and Prospective