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.