MDS Coordinator

Centers Health Care is seeking an MDS Coordinator to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process to ensure accurate resident assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor documentation, and support quality improvement initiatives. Centers Health Care fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture with strong opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and advancement within a forward-thinking healthcare environment. Coordinate and complete all MDS assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations and facility policies Oversee the full RAI process, ensuring assessments are accurate, timely, and fully supported by clinical documentation Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and revise resident-centered care plans based on MDS data and clinical findings Review medical records, therapy notes, nursing documentation, and other clinical information to validate MDS entries and ensure consistency Monitor MDS schedules and tracking systems to ensure all OBRA and PPS assessments are completed within required time frames Enter, review, and submit MDS data in the EHR and related software systems, resolving any errors or rejections promptly Educate and support nursing and interdisciplinary team members on proper documentation practices that support accurate coding and reimbursement Analyze assessment and quality data to identify trends, support quality improvement initiatives, and assist leadership with performance metrics Stay current with changes in MDS 3.0, PDPM or other reimbursement models, and regulatory requirements, and integrate updates into daily practice Participate in care conferences, audits, and surveys, providing expertise related to MDS, care planning, and documentation compliance MDS 3.0 assessment and RAI process proficiency Strong knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing clinical practices Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and PDPM or similar payment models Clinical documentation review and quality assurance Care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration Electronic health record (EHR) and MDS software proficiency Regulatory compliance knowledge for long-term care Analytical skills for interpreting clinical and quality data Time management and organizational skills Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Effective written and verbal communication Resident and family interviewing skills Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing Minimum of 1 year of MDS coordination or care planning experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred Thorough understanding of RAI process, MDS 3.0, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement guidelines Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and MDS software systems Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long-term care documentation and reimbursement