MDS Coordinator

Sign-On Bonus Available

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is looking to fill the MDS positon. Offering TOP wages, great benefits, 401K, PTO, and so much more!

ABOUT Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is looking for a dedicated MDS nurse to join our family! Our residents and staff are our top priority. With an exciting new culture of change starting from within come join a new inviting atmosphere that is providing top-quality care. We are excited to meet you!

We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Position Summary

The MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations..

Responsibilities :

• Assists with coordination and management of the daily PPS meeting, weekly Medicare meeting which includes review of resident care and the setting of the Assessment Reference Date.
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Completes and Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents. Ensures documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Initiates and supports the tracking system of MDS schedules.
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident and family members.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Completes electronic submission of required documentation to the State database and other entities per company policy.
• Assist with completion of resident insurance clinical verification requests, which includes MDS verification.
• Coordinate with billing office during monthly close to ensure all necessary MDS assessments are addressed as needed.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements :