Position located in Boston, MA
Responsibilities of the MDS/PPS Coordinator:
- Review hospital or transfer records in accordance with procedure to determine rehabilitation potential of patient’s condition. Screen all admissions based on age, diagnosis and functional status of admission to RSU.
- Perform an accurate MDS assessment of each RSU patient within required time frames, which optimizes appropriate reimbursement.
- Devise and coordinate a compliance program for all submission requirements based on time frames.
- Maintain appropriate records: Initial Feedback Reports, Validation Reports, and Quality reports.
- Responsible for transmitting to the Department of Public Health all mandated RAI forms, including MDS, Quarterly Review Forms, Discharge and re-entry Tracking Forms and Face Sheet information.
- Transmit MDS batches to the DPH after checking for accuracy and addressing any and all error alerts.
- Analyze feedback and validation reports and provide follow-up to administration and staff.
- Provide edit checks and make necessary changes.
Requirements of the MDS/PPS Coordinator:
- Current Massachusetts license as an RN.
- Minimum 2+ years MDS experience.
- Demonstrated and applied knowledge of Perspective Payment Systems (PPS) regulations
- Computer literacy required.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Extensive knowledge of RAI process.