MDS Coordinator - Watertown Health Care Center
Watertown, WI 53098
About the Job
Watertown Health Care Center -
Full benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement
- Determine potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expense associated with a potential admission
- Review all applications for admission, followed by on-site or phone assessment and communicate results of assessment to the Admissions Coordinator
- Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
- Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
- Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect Medicaid reimbursement
- Facilitate problem-solving for complicated admissions
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
Qualifications for MDS Coordinator
- Experience in MDS coordinator role or related experience
- Current and valid state registered nursing license
- Experience in a clinical and healthcare setting
- Deep medical terminology knowledge
- Demonstrable knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Superb decision-making skills
Watertown Heath Care Center is Looking forward to seeing you!
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Source : Watertown Health Care Center