Some of your day to day duties as a MDS Coordinator include:

• Coordinate a comprehensive resident assessment according to state and federal rules and regulations. Utilize in-put from direct care staff and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Encourage and maintain open communication between all departments.
  Promote “Team Approach”.
•  Assist with coordination of “Family Day” with Interdisciplinary Team and administrative assessments with family.
• Do transmission of MDS, work with Accounts Receivable regarding financial sources.
• Provide information to Care Managers related to resident concern, plan of care and safety.
• Work with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurances. Provide documentation as needed.
• Participate in meetings that especially address skilled care requirements and general standards of nursing practice.
• Maintain state regulations.
• Keep current with nursing practice.
• Complete PASSARs annually and upon admission.
• Must make sure prior authorizations are done, prior to entry, for managed care insurances.