MDS Coordinator

Watertown, Wisconsin

Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Full benefits package.

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 Coordinator
  • 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

Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
  • Experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
  • Current and valid state registered nursing license
  • Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
  • Deep medical terminology knowledge
  • Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
  • Superb decision-making skills

Watertown Heath Care Center is Looking forward to seeing you!
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 818868
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
City: Watertown

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