About this role
Date posted: November 9, 2026
Pay: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour
Job description:
Job Overview
Blue Ash Health & Rehab is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable MDS Coordinator to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the quality of patient care. This position requires a strong understanding of medical documentation, coding, and patient management processes within various healthcare settings.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations for residents to ensure accurate MDS submissions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that meet individual patient needs.
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and NCQA standards.
- Utilize EMR and EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for effective documentation and data management.
- Perform utilization review and manage cases to optimize patient outcomes in acute care, outpatient, and home care settings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT coding, DRG classifications, and Medicare regulations.
- Provide training and support to staff regarding MDS processes, clinical documentation improvement, and medical coding practices.
- Engage in discharge planning activities to facilitate smooth transitions for patients from inpatient to outpatient or home care environments.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in managed care, critical care, or medical office settings; hospital experience preferred.
- Strong background in nursing or health information management with knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
- Familiarity with clinical documentation improvement processes and utilization management principles.
- Experience with medical records management including documentation review and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of home care services, hospice care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, ICU experience, PICU exposure is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating strong case management skills.
- Proficiency in using various EMR/EHR systems; experience with Epic or Cerner is highly desirable.
- Understanding of MDS regulations and standards related to nursing home or long-term care facilities is essential. Join us in providing exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. We look forward to welcoming a passionate MDS Coordinator who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person