MDS Coordinator

About the Role:

Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a skilled MDS Coordinator to join our dynamic care team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in assessing and documenting residents' needs, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of MDS process
• Oversees ADL training for facility and staff
• Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately
• Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS)
• Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement
• Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations
• Assures appropriate management of residents' Medicare/Insurance benefits
• Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services

Requirements:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state
• Prior MDS experience is required
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England.

Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.