MDS Coordinator
Clarence, Missouri
Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses · Administrative & Consulting Nurses
Posted Aug 13
- Unit
- Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Travel
- On the floor
- On call
- Practice
- Matrix charting
- Setting
- Hospital
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Missouri is $33/hr, across 164 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will lead the comprehensive assessment and documentation of patient care needs within skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing patient outcomes. You will also be responsible for care plan coordination and medicare meetings. The small home like setting that we have allows for flexibility around your schedule. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care quality while working within a dynamic healthcare environment.
*Duties*
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- Conduct thorough assessments of residents’ clinical status, functional abilities, and care needs in accordance with federal and state regulations, including CMS guidelines.
- Complete and review MDS assessments accurately within designated timeframes to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy, social services, and medical staff—to develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Perform ongoing monitoring and updates of resident records to reflect changes in condition or care requirements.
- Facilitate accurate ICD-10 coding and CPT coding for billing purposes, ensuring alignment with clinical documentation and Medicare requirements.
- Support utilization review and management processes by analyzing patient data to optimize resource use and facilitate discharge planning.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and uphold the confidentiality of all medical records and documentation.
- Must be able to be on call
*Skills*
- Extensive knowledge of MDS processes, including completion, review, and submission aligned with NCQA standards.
- Proficiency in Matrix (EMR system)
- Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, ICD-9 coding, DRG assignment, and Medicare regulations related to skilled nursing facilities.
- Familiarity with hospital-based discharge planning, hospice care coordination, outpatient services, and home health environments.
- This role is perfect for professionals passionate about advancing healthcare standards while fostering a compassionate environment for residents’ well-being.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Place
- City
- Clarence, Missouri
- State price level
- 9% below the national average
Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You would step into Clarence Care Center as an MDS Coordinator in a small home-like skilled nursing setting in Clarence, Missouri. Your days center on leading assessments and care plans for long-term care residents, charting in Matrix, and staying available…
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Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?