MDS Coordinator- Non RN

Magnolia Assisted Living is an Assisted Living Company with 11 homes across Central and Downeast Maine. We strive for a professional, supportive, and rewarding environment for our employees where our goal is to provide compassionate patient centered care in an assisted living/residential care environment with a team-centered approach.

We are currently seeking a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to work out of one of our communities in Central or DownEast Maine.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage processing and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services provided at facility.
• Conduct MDS reviews to assure achievement of maximum allowable RUG categories.
• Ensure validation of New Residents by submitting the MDS to Muskie School
• Submit Section 2 weighted score reports to Muskie School
• Recertify each MDS every 6 months
• Track resident cost of care responsibility
• Work with team to complete new assessments every 180 days
• Billing from monthly MaineCare reimbursement invoices
• Enter rent collection per METPID
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working in Assisted Living environments preferred.
• Knowledgeable in State and Federal regulations.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, PCC or related software.
• Willing to occasionally travel between communities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN’s encouraged to apply.
• MDS training through the State of Maine.
• A minimum one year experience working as a MDS Coordinator.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MDS: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maine: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person