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MDS Coordinator

Touchpoints at Manchester

Manchester, Connecticut

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RNLong-term careMDSClinical DocumentationUtilization Review

Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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The primary role of the MDS Coordinator is to coordinate and guide the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents, and care assessments in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services. The position is also responsible for completing concurrent MDS to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories, as well as integrating information from Nursing, Dietary, Social Services, and Rehabilitation departments for appropriate reimbursement.

Skills for this role

MDS coordinationMedicare/Medicaid case-mix documentationCare assessmentsRUG categoriesPPSOBRAQuality Assurance/ImprovementCare coordinationInterdisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationStaff education and trainingResident interviews

Requirements

  • Active nursing license in the State of Connecticut
  • Active nursing license in the State of Connecticut, required. RN preferred.
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Improvement processes, required.
  • Bachelors or Associate degree in a health care related field, preferred.
  • Experience in a supervisory position in long-term care, preferred. Must have at least 2 years long-term care experience.
  • At least 3 months experience completing MDS and MDS training program or equivalent experience and knowledge of PPS, preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
  • 401(k) Retirement program with matching
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Collaborative work environment

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You are looking at Touchpoints at Manchester in Manchester, Connecticut. Concrete pay figures, unit texture, scheduling rules, and growth programs for this employer are not in the current facts, so the picture stays limited to place and the surrounding employer…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Based in Manchester, Connecticut
  • Nearby towns such as West Hartford are often considered by nurses who commute
  • Several other care employers operate nearby for comparison including Manchester Memorial Hospital and BAYADA Home Health Care

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay figures from our postings yet
  • Union status unknown
  • Residency, tuition support, scheduling, and float policy details not available in current facts
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Living in Manchester, CT

A Hartford County suburb blending residential calm with convenient retail hubs like Buckland Hills, Manchester offers a quieter pace within easy reach of capital-city hospitals. Case Mountain's trails give outdoorsy RNs a weekend escape. It's a practical, family-friendly base for nurses who prefer suburban living with metro amenities nearby.

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State price level · Connecticut
103.6
4% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,384/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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