Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator (LPN) jobs in Idaho

Hello, Sunny Ridge in Nampa, ID is actively looking to hire a full-time MDS Coordinator.

At Sunny Ridge, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her / him to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description :

• Responsible to assign ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes to the residents' medical conditions
• Accountable for case management of Medicare Part A and insurance case management
• Expertly assess nursing home residents' needs, and coordinating personalized, resident-driven care based on those assessments
• Oversee the patient assessment process, setting assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
• Make Recommendations and transmit assessments to the Dept. of Health. Review the results to make policy and procedural recommendations to the management staff
• Coordinate patient care plan in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure that appropriate facility resources are made available to patients and that patient care is delivered effectively
• Create the schedule for all Medicare and Medicaid including :
• Start Medicare coverage for newly qualified patients and / or send out denial letters
• Keep updated on regulatory changes in Medicare coverage and help determine documents needed for Medicaid reimbursement.

Benefits :

• Complete medical / dental / vision insurance benefits
• Employer-matching 401k retirement program
• Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
• Company paid Life Insurance

Requirements :

• Minimum associate degree. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Extensive knowledge in MDS
• One year of MDS experience in a skilled nursing / long-term care facility
• Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
• Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
• Proficiency in MDS 3.0
• Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations
• Resident Assessment Coordinator certification

Last updated : 2024-06-07