MDS COORDINATOR - DSL

MDS COORDINATOR

Classification Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Administrator

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the MDS coordinator is to coordinate the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process including completion of an accurate/timely Minimum Data Set (MDS), developing the interdisciplinary plan of care, and leading the daily Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS)/Medicaid Case mix Meeting.

Job Duties

 Maintain current MDS status of each resident, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as the facility’s policies and procedures

 Schedule residents for appropriate OBRA, Medicare PPS and/or Medicaid required assessments and communicate schedule to all other departments and families, as required

 Monitor clinical systems for changes in resident condition that may affect MDS process and scheduling and respond to changes in resident’s condi...