MDS Coordinator

At Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts, we provide exceptional care to our residents while supporting our staff with a positive, team-focused work environment. We are currently seeking a MDS Coordinator professional to join our team.

$2,500 sign-on bonus available

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate the completion of resident assessments in accordance with Federal and State regulations

• Establish assessment schedules and ensure that assessments are completed accurately and in a timely manner

• Transmit assessments to the Massachusetts Department of Health

• Coordinate resident care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring effective delivery of care

• Initiate Medicare coverage for newly qualified residents and issue denial letters when necessary

• Stay up to date on changes in Medicare coverage and determine required documentation for reimbursement

• Coordinate the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care through the MDS process

• Facilitate care conferences with the interdisciplinary team

• Coordinate, complete, and review Minimum Data Sets (MDS)

• Educate, train, and support nursing staff and other departments on assessments, care planning, and the MDS process

• Ensure all current MDS updates are implemented and staff are properly in-serviced

• Conduct regular resident interviews as required by MDS

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed Massachusetts RN or LPN

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an MDS Coordinator

• Strong communication, organizational, and assessment skills