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Form of workTABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The MDS Coordinator will work with the nursing teams to help ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines. This position is vitally important to Tabitha’s ability to meet the goal of providing optimum care to Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”). This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees the daily operations of MDS submissions and reimbursement.
- Audits MDS submissions and reimbursements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Continually identifies opportunities for improvement in MDS processes, and tracks PDPM scores to ensure appropriate care is provided to Seniors/clients coding.
- Coordinates and manages the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
- Assures compliance with all state and federal MDS transmission requirements.
BENEFITS:
- Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
- Free on-site TEAMember clinic
- Wellness program
COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. Understands written and verbal instructions. Sufficient fluency to be able to train coworkers/TEAMembers, explain complex problems to vendors, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, complete documentation requirements of the job and interact with management, vendors, state officials, TEAMembers, peer coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers and managers effectively. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations. Able to communicate expectations with those he/she supervises, including the ability to conduct performance appraisals and establish performance improvement plans. Facilitates departmental meetings as needed to keep TEAMembers informed of business and department changes. Participates in or leads meetings related to complex topics such as budget, strategic concepts, and Tabitha goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below. Ability to move about the work area. Ability to work at a computer for hours at a time. Frequent periods of intense activity, but rare need for physical strength or physical exertion. Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.
AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study.
EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of related experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of Insurance coverage, contracts, and document regulations and requirements preferred.
CREDENTIALS: RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. License must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember. Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT) preferred. BLS CPR required. Certifications must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember. Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet all Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.
EEO Disability/Veteran
