MDS Coordinator
| Job Id: 23414 |
| Job Type: Permanent |
| Industry: Health Care Services |
| Worksite Location: Headquarters, Onsite |
| Location: Fairfield, CT 06824 |
Join a Caring, Family-Owned Facility Offering Top-Notch Short and Long-Term Care Services.
Are you driven to make a difference in the health and well-being of elderly residents? If you’re passionate about delivering personalized care and making a meaningful impact, this may be the role for you.
We’re seeking an MDS Coordinator to help develop individualized care plans and maximize reimbursement — all while upholding the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Are you driven to make a difference in the health and well-being of elderly residents? If you’re passionate about delivering personalized care and making a meaningful impact, this may be the role for you.
We’re seeking an MDS Coordinator to help develop individualized care plans and maximize reimbursement — all while upholding the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop care plans based on MDS assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Ensure the facility is compliant with all regulations and guidelines related to MDS
- Communicate effectively with staff, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care
- Maximize reimbursement by accurately reflecting care needs in the MDS
- Update MDS assessments regularly to reflect health or condition changes
- Contribute to overall quality assurance by assuring completeness and accuracy of MDS documents
- Gather information through direct observation and collaboration with care team members
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required
- RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified) certification required
- Experience with MDS and care plan development
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented and comfortable navigating regulations
- Collaborative team player who advocates for resident care
- Familiar with reimbursement processes and compliance requirements
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Supportive, family-owned workplace culture