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First Atlantic Healthcare

MDS Coordinator

First Atlantic Healthcare, South Portland, Maine, us, 04106

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Position Overview Per Diem MDS Coordinator: As part of a high-functioning care team, conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the rules and regulations of State and federal government and the policies and goals of the facility. Reports to the Nurse Educator North – Beth Boutot. Training for position will be required to be in person. Once employee has successfully completed training and has a full understanding of all duties, position can be done remotely with travel as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Assess/oversee assessment of all residents through the RAI process and ensure coding accuracy, capturing needs and level of assistance, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines

Review all care plans on a regular basis for accuracy, appropriateness, and case mix validity

Oversee and/or complete care plans for all residents according to standards of nursing practice, regulatory requirements, inclusive of nursing restorative plans

Establish documentation approaches and instruct nursing and ancillary staff on proper documentation

Communicate MDS due date so that interdisciplinary team members complete their portions appropriately and on time

Instruct all disciplines in proper procedures, completion of MDS items, and CAAs, Care Mix payment and Quality Indicators

MDS Coordinator Minimum Qualifications

MDS and ICD-10 coding experience preferred & RAC-CT certification preferred

Current, active, Maine RN licensure or current active, Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Strong nursing clinical assessment, care planning, and delivery of care skills, with a long term care population

Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of geriatric health care needs

Clear and effective communication skills

Understanding of Federal and State regulations pertaining to long term care and the resident assessment process

Medicare and MaineCare regulations, as well as the application of the State Operations Manual, and Principles of Reimbursement

MDS manual and updates; Quality Indicator System

Excellent organizational skills in areas of time management, prioritization, planning, execution and adaptability

Strong computer literacy. Experience with and ability to document within electronic medical records

Work and communicate tactfully with residents, staff; administration, families, physicians, ancillary services, allied health care professionals, surveyors, regulators, other business contacts, the public and the community

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, and education support to grow your career with us

Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision and disability

Employer paid life insurance

Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited

Paid Time Off available to all employees

401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution

A work environment that allows you to be a confident and supportive leader

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care

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