MDS Coordinator

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MDS COORDINATOR SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The MDS Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, maintenance and timely completion of the MDS, care plans, and medical records for residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Verifies all MDS for both Medicare and Long Term residents are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Supervises subordinate MDS coordinators.
• Ensures that all assessments are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Oversees the monthly Triple Check meeting and ensure that it is scheduled according to accounting needs.
• Coordinates, conducts, and completes the MDS, resident care plans and conferences on the computerized system
• Assures accuracy and completeness of entire medical record within HFCA and Medicare standards and guidelines.
• Ensures MDS electronic submission occurs per State of Texas regulations.
• Participates in family/resident care plan conferences.
• Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to medical record documentation.
• Notifies physician and family of changes in resident’s condition.
• Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore resident’s independence.
• Assists DON in developing and implementing medical records policies and procedures.
• Audits resident charts as assigned.
• Coordinates the restorative program.
• Presents / attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
• Assures timeliness of physicians’ visits.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality.  To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

• Expertise in MDS processes and systems.
• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Work as team and assist all other department members when needed.
• Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
• Have the ability to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanor.
• Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Have a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR – Healthcare Provider).
• Experience with the MDS transmittal process and understanding of regulations impacting the MDS.
• In-depth experience and knowledge working with MDS computer software.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC CONTACT

The MDS Coordinator will have personal contact with all levels of Carillon staff, residents, other healthcare professionals, and government agencies.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS

The MDS Coordinator position requires bending (10%), stooping (10%), crouching (10%), walking (30%), sitting (40%), and the ability to climb at least 8 flights of stairs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally. May occasionally be subject to physically or mentally violent residents.  Some disagreeable odors, blood borne, and air borne pathogens present. All five senses must be intact or correctable to acceptable levels and be mentally alert.  Have the ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels and work closely with others.

EQUIPMENT USED

The MDS Coordinator will use the following equipment: various medical equipment utilized in the care of patients, computer and various computer programs, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone usage.

OSHA TASK CATEGORY I 

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

 COMPLIANCE 

Responsible for abiding by all Carillon policies and procedures to include the Code of Ethics and the principles and standards set forth for conducting the business and affairs of Carillon, Inc.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

The MDS Coordinator will be responsible for abiding by all Carillon policies and procedures relating to HIPAA.