Skilled Nursing MDS Coordinator

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator is responsible for the MDS assessment process completion, care planning process, and scheduling of MDS assessments. The MDS Coordinator assures maximum reimbursement by determining payment coverage of each resident from admission to discharge and by strategically setting Assessment Reference Dates (ARD's) for the MDS in collaboration with therapy services within the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements. This position is responsible for determining Resource Utilization Group (RUG) levels and assisting with admission assessment processes. This position requires on-going education related to rules and regulations regarding MDS process and reimbursement.