RN or LPN MDS Coordinator Wilkinson County Senior Care-Centreville, MS

Job description:

In order to coordinate resident assessments, an MDS Coordinator

Administer Patient Assessments

In order to coordinate patient care, one of the most crucial tasks an MDS Coordinator must complete is to administer patient assessments. MDS Coordinators oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner

Make Recommendations

After administering and reviewing assessments, the MDS Coordinator transmits assessments to the Department of Health. They review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the supper level management staff.

Develop Care Plans

An MDS Coordinator coordinates the care plan as according to regulatory requirements. They must ensure that important resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively and to a satisfactory standard.

Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid

MDS Coordinators create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid. They also start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients or send out denial letters. They remain updated on changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

And any other duties that are assigned from DON

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Trend Consultants, LLC
Wilkinson County Senior Care