Job Description
Signature HealthCARE seeks an MDS Coordinator to lead the RAI/MDS process in our long-term care and post-acute community. In this resident-centered, mission-driven environment, you'll complete and manage accurate assessments, coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, and support regulatory compliance and reimbursement. You will collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, and support teams, educate staff on MDS and documentation standards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance dignity, outcomes, and quality of life for our residents.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the RAI/MDS assessment process for all residents in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Accurately complete and submit MDS assessments and care area assessments within required timeframes
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans
- Ensure documentation supports clinical care, reimbursement, and quality measures
- Monitor quality indicators and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Educate and support clinical staff on MDS requirements, coding, and documentation best practices
- Communicate with residents and families to support resident-centered care planning
- Assist leadership with audits, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance related to MDS
Required Skills
- MDS 3.0 assessment
- RAI process management
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement
- Long-term care regulations
- ICD-10 coding basics
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality improvement in skilled nursing
- Electronic health records (EHR)
