MDS Coordinator Nurse

As the MDS Coordinator (RN or LVN) your focus will be Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. You will be responsible for the coordination and completion of clinical assessments, supporting documentation, care planning, and transmitting MDS 3.0, all as required by federal and state regulations. You will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment.

You will play a key role in creating a positive patient experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare. Come be a key part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

At The Plaza at Lubbock in Lubbock, TX we offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. Don’t miss out on this exciting nursing opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!

MDS Coordinator

Responsibilities

Maintaining MDS/Care plan schedule for interdisciplinary team

Coordinating preparation of MDS and Care Plan as per regulatory requirements

Tracking Medicare resident benefit days, validating daily Medicare census, and coordinating this information with management to assure accurate billing

Completing responses to requests for additional information from the intermediary and appeals decisions, when necessary, within established time frames

Ensuring preparation of Medicare denial letters for each resident discharged from Medicare coverage within time limits imposed by Medicare guidelines

Participating in the ongoing evaluation of documentation required for Medicaid reimbursement

MDS Coordinator

Requirements

Current RN or LVN license in the state of Texas

2+ years of experience in skilled nursing facility with previous experience in completing MDS’s and Care Plans as an MDS Coordinator

Demonstrated proficiency in the RAI / PPS processes

Strong attention to detail, documentation, and resident assessment skills

Good communication, clerical, organizational, and computer skills

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options

Paid Holidays

Pay on Demand - Payday Advance

Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts

Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services

Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace

and more!