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Infinite Care Consulting Services

MDS Coordinator

Infinite Care Consulting Services, Slingerlands, New York, United States, 12159

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Base pay range: $100,000/yr - $100,000/yr.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Daily Pay

401(k)

Direct Deposit

Role Summary The MDS Coordinator, under the direction of the Administrator or Director of Nursing, is responsible for coordinating the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) and development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The role also leads the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case Mix Meeting, maintaining timely compliance with CMS guidelines and policies. The individual establishes and maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Maintains current MDS status of each patient/resident, according to state and federal guidelines, including OBRA, Medicare PPS, and applicable Medicaid payment systems.

Schedules patients/residents for required OBRA, Medicare PPS, and/or Medicaid assessments.

Communicates schedules to all departments and families as required.

Monitors clinical systems for changes in patient/resident condition.

Responds to condition changes by coordinating re‑assessment and re‑evaluation plans of care.

Sets assessment reference dates (ARD) with the interdisciplinary team to accurately reflect patient needs.

Completes portions of MDS and CAAs in accordance with policies and guidelines.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and facility policies for electronic submissions and RAI processes.

Coordinates and develops plan of care as required.

Monitors MDS and care plan documentation, ensuring complete, orderly, chronological records.

Maintains Medicare certifications and re‑certifications.

Participates in QAPI/QM processes.

Maintains proficiency with MDS software and utilizes appropriate reports.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

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