Regional MDS Specialist

The role

The Northern Regional MDS Specialist drives results through education and compliance regarding accurate assessment and quality measure results. This person provides support and guidance to MDS Nurses across multiple ministries and collaborates with the Corporate Clinical Quality Department.

What you will do

• Meet or exceed MDS goals and Critical Success Factors including reimbursement and clinical coding accuracy
• Provide ongoing education and guidance to MDS teams through training sessions and calls
• Collaborate with the MDS Transition Nurse to provide stability during transitions
• Provide orientation and support to new MDS nurses
• Oversee MDS accuracy, Quality Metric Results, and MDS Documentation requirements in the EMR System
• Analyze reimbursement results and provide education regarding areas of opportunity
• Identify Medicaid case mix opportunities monthly with MDS teams
• Participate in provider organizations related to MDS and quality programs
• Participate in mock surveys with the Clinical Quality Department
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Proven track record of excellence in MDS completion, MDS coordination, ADR completion, and documentation skills
• Exceptional teaching ability for one on one and large group settings
• Ability to develop strategic and tactical plans
• Detail oriented with effective time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding customer service, good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate with older persons who may be ill, disabled and/or emotional
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with an electronic medical records system such as Optimus EMR
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• RN
• 8-10 years of MDS experience

Nice to have

• BSN
• MDS certification

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays
• Access to DailyPay
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund

About the company

Otterbein is a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization that has provided senior housing options for more than 100 years. The organization consists of lifestyle communities, small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.