MDS Coordinator

Join Sunny Ridge as a Part Time MDS Coordinator and immerse yourself in a vibrant, energetic workspace that prioritizes innovative healthcare solutions. This onsite position allows you to engage directly with a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patient lives. You'll leverage your problem-solving skills in a high-performance culture that encourages forward-thinking ideas and collaboration. Experience the thrill of being part of a fun, empathetic environment where your contributions truly matter.

As you work closely with healthcare professionals, you'll refine your skills and grow within a supportive community that values integrity and safety. Be prepared to make a difference every day as you contribute to our mission of excellence in health care.

As a new MDS Coordinator at Sunny Ridge, you will start your day by reviewing patient assessments and understanding individual care plans. You'll collaborate with nursing staff and healthcare professionals to gather essential data for MDS documentation. Daily responsibilities include conducting resident interviews, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and maintaining accurate records. You will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjustment of care strategies. Your role will require you to implement quality assurance measures and support ongoing education for staff regarding MDS processes.

Expect to actively monitor safety protocols and advocate for patient needs, all while fostering a collegial atmosphere that thrives on teamwork and open communication.

To excel as an MDS Coordinator at Sunny Ridge, you'll need strong analytical skills to interpret patient data and evaluate care plans critically. Excellent communication abilities are essential for effectively liaising with a multidisciplinary team, as well as engaging with residents and their families. Attention to detail and organizational skills will ensure compliance with regulations and accurate documentation of assessments. Adaptability and problem-solving capabilities are crucial, as you will often need to navigate complex situations and develop creative solutions.

Empathy and integrity are also key traits, allowing you to advocate for patient needs while fostering a compassionate environment. A commitment to safety and quality care will further support your success in this role. Overall, your proactive and forward-thinking mindset will be instrumental in enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to a dynamic team culture.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes. If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

Job Description :

• Responsible to assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions
• Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management
• Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments
• Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff
• Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively
• Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including :
• Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and / or send out denial letters
• Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

Requirements :

Must be able to pass a background check.