MDS Director - Full-Time

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MDS Director

Lake Country Health Services is considered a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. As a member of the North Shore Healthcare, we are part of the largest post-acute provider in the Upper Midwest with 70 skilled nursing and assisted living centers located throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and North Dakota.

If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment, and having opportunities to grow in your career, our center is The Right Choice for you!

TEXT : MDS LAKE Country to (833) 381-4565 to Apply

Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion - these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day. Our dedicated team of professionals strive to deliver quality care to our residents and their families. We are one of the leading employers and providers of post-acute care in the Midwest and we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment and having opportunities to grow in your career, North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

Summary / Objective :

Responsible for the direction and administration of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process to ensure accurate and timely completion of resident assessments in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA and other payor program requirements. Ensures assessments accurately reflect the physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident; ensures accuracy of RAI to reflect optimal reimbursement for services provided; ensures appropriate documentation to report and support services provided and assessment accuracy.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees and coordinates the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state regulations
• Coordinating and leading the development of a comprehensive resident assessment and care plan for each resident as chairperson of the center Interdisciplinary Plan of Care team
• Ensuring the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission
• Combine the timely electronic submission of all MDS
• Conducting a monthly review of a random sample of the MDS to ensure accuracy and internal consistency with the medical record
• Coordinate the completion of each resident's MDS in compliance with all State and Federal requirements

Calculate triggers and develop resident assessment protocols for initiation of care plan

Ensures Medicare claims relating to MDS pending and therapy pending errors are corrected

Verified Medicaid billing accuracy

Knows and follows center rules

Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents / patients exercise and / or protect their rights

Follows and adheres to Center's policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

Experience using MDS software computer system and software including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and an email system. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to work with all levels of employees. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to relate positively, effectively, appropriately with residents / patients, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff. Working knowledge of the MDS and RAI process with strong interest in Medicare, Medicaid, and other payor reimbursement systems. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.