MDS Coordinator

Assembly Health • Chicago, IL

7d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

Become an Assembler! If you are looking for a company that is focused on being the best in the industry, love being challenged, and make a direct impact on our business, then look no further! We are adding to our motivated team that pride themselves on being client-focused, biased to action, improving together, and insistent on excellence and integrity. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to our MDS Manager What You Will Do Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the member assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state regulations. Coordinate and lead the development of a comprehensive member assessment and care plan for each member. Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required. Monitor & audit clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness. Report any issues related to non-compliant documentation. Always protect the confidentiality of residents and facility information. Ensure the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission. Combine the timely electronic submission of all MDS and conducting a monthly review of a random sample of the MDS to ensure accuracy and internal consistency with the medical records. Other tasks and projects as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Active RN License.
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a Long-Term Care facility.
• At least 3 years of full-time experience as an MDS Coordinator.
• Clinical assessment skills at the level necessary to meet the job requirements.
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow through with limited supervision.
• Knowledgeable and understanding of state and federal regulations and guidelines governing the practices of the facility.
• Ability to build positive relationships with others, including, members, family members, associates and personnel of outside agencies and organizations.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Detail-oriented individuals who are team players.
• Adaptable to change and willingness to learn different processes.
• Polaris requires employees working from home, or otherwise remote, maintain broadband internet access at the address where remote work is being performed.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• RAC-CT preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the member assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate and lead the development of a comprehensive member assessment and care plan for each member.
• Maintaining & updating all care plans and assessments as required.
• Monitor & audit clinical records, ensuring accuracy & timeliness.
• Report any issues related to non-compliant documentation.
• Always protect the confidentiality of residents and facility information.
• Ensure the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission.
• Combine the timely electronic submission of all MDS and conducting a monthly review of a random sample of the MDS to ensure accuracy and internal consistency with the medical records.
• Other tasks and projects as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Career growth - your next role with Assembly might not be created yet and we are waiting for your help to chart the way!
• Ongoing training and development programs
• An environment that values transparency
• Virtual and in-person events to connect with your team.
• Competitive Benefit Packages available
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off to enjoy your time away from the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed