Corporate MDS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The primary purpose of the Corporate MDS Coordinator is to maintain/process MDS data, resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with state/federal requirements and the policies/goals of all the facilities. This person is a key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other tasks as assigned.

• Serve as the organization's subject-matter expert on MDS, PDPM, OBRA. Medicaid, and federal/state regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to facility MDS teams, including guidance on complete assessments, regulatory scenarios, or coding determinations.
• Support reimbursement of integrity by reviewing coding decisions, preventing errors and advising on documentation needed for accurate case mix and PDPM outcomes.
• Lead all corporate MDS education: new-hire onboarding, annual competency updates, and training following regulatory changes.
• Deliver targeted corrective training based on audit findings or performance concerns.
• Maintain standardized training materials, job aids, and workflow tools across all campuses.
• Conduct scheduled audits focused on MDS timelines, coding accuracy, documentation supporting PDPM and quality measures, care plan alignment, and IDT participation.
• Perform follow-up validation audits when deficiencies are identified.
• Provide written audit reports, facility coaching, and measurable corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with QAPI teams to analyze trends, identify root causes, and implement improvement strategies.
• Review payer denials, prepare appeals, and collaborate with billing/finance as needed.
• Identify root causes of denials and provide preventive education to minimize repeat issues.
• Provide short-term on-site interim MDS coverage when facilities experience staffing gaps or complex admissions.
• Assist with difficult or atypical assessments, documentation alignment, and complex clinical scenarios.
• Support DON/Administrator with performance coaching for facility based MDS coordinators when requested.
• Assist with OHD Survey process during Annual or Compliant surveys
• Partner with clinical leadership and IT/EHR support to optimize MDS workflows.
• Standardize documentation tools, templates, and processes across all campuses.
• Identify barriers or inefficiencies and recommend system improvements.
• Maintain a scheduled weekly rotation across all campuses.
• Maintain responsive communication with facility teams and corporate administration.

*Maintain the confidentiality of all residents, staff and organization information

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently active RN Licensure
• Regional MDS Coordinator experience or 5 year's facility MDS Coordinator
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit
• CPR/ First aide certified

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.