MDS Coordinator
Company: Stella Maris
Location: Bel Air
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryLike the Sisters of Mercy before us, we
witness God's healing love for all people by providing excellent
clinical and residential services within a community of
compassionate care.As a leader in eldercare for nearly 70 years, we
are always looking for qualified people to join the Stella Maris
team. Our team includes nurses, certified geriatric nursing
assistants, social workers, chaplains, therapists and other
caregivers and support staff. If you are interested in becoming a
part of our highly committed team of employees, please consider
applying today. ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will ensure the
timely and accurate completion of the RAI and Care Management
process from admission to discharge. You will be responsible to
coordinate, manage, and maintain complete accurate coding of the
current MDS and care plan documentation for assigned
residents.*There is the option to work 2 remote days for this
role.*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:--- Uses clinical assessment skills and
chart review to accurately identify resident status. Identifies
clinical changes and assures appropriate MDS assessment is
performed. Reviews data gathered during pre-admission process for
MDS applicability. --- Maintains resident assessment schedule in
accordance with regulatory standards. Recognizes and utilizes
opportunities to maximize RUGS classifications. --- Inputs MDS data
accurately and transmits data according to regulatory standards.
--- Coordinates with insurance carriers/external agencies to assure
that all authorization and clinical update requirements are met.
Responds timely and effectively to denial of payment and/or service
notification to ensure reimbursement. --- Maintains weekly UR
documentation and prepares required Medicare documentation. ---
Assists in the maintenance of standards of nursing practice by
monitoring care outcomes; actively participates in quality
assurance processes. --- Coordinates and monitors adherence to MDS
procedural guidelines. Requirements--- RN licensure in the State of
Maryland--- 3+ years of long term care experience--- Prior
experience with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, MDS completion,
clinical resource utilization and/or case management preferred---
Ability to rapidly achieve proficiency with MDS software;
familiarity with Microsoft Office applications--- RAC-CT highly
desired Shift Schedule8am-4:30pm
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