MDS LPN
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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the MDS LPN coordinates Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid activities at the facility. Educates Administrator and facility staff on innovative procedures to maximize utilization and reimbursement through the completion of the MDS, care plan and care guide process.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:•Provides education and assistance to facilities on Medicare/Medicaid related areas including eligibility, certification, coverage, documentation, utilization and reimbursement. Assists facilities with initial certification procedures and follow-up of problem areas.•Interacts with Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid claims review unit and compliance unit to assist a facility in complying with company procedures and federal, state and local regulations. Reports regularly to administration on issues and activities. Interacts with the Medicare and managed Care intermediaresin areas of coverage and documentation. Assists in review and preparation of denied claims or administrative record reviews by outside intermediaries. •Completes compliance with Medicare, Managed Care, Medicaid and third party payers and company procedures. Establishes systems and programs designed to correct any non-compliance situation. Participates with any outside reimbursement audits to acquire first-hand knowledge of areas that might lead to system failures. •Establishes and maintains current statistical data associated with the Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid programs by region. Cooperates with operations to monitor activities for contractor programs, i.e. therapies, utilization review. Reviews and maintains Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid reference materials.•Monitors and identifies utilization issues. Establishes systems and programs to maximize utilization and reimbursement. Monitors compliance with third party policies and procedures for authorizations for payment and provision of services. •Provides ongoing orientation and training to appropriate facility staff regarding the Medicare, Managed Care and Medicaid and other contracted third party payers. Provides education regarding changes in any reimbursement program.•PDPM reviews upon admission or re-admission or as indicated•Review of MDS completion for Medicare A MDS' for compliance and accuracy•Gathers documentation for CMS audit requests and other audits as indicated•Reviews physician documentation for accurate ICD 10 coding, assisting to set and rank diagnosis for new admissions and re-admissions•MDS Integrity reviews as indicated.•MDS completion as needed•Other duties as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:•Demonstrates experience in reimbursement, PDPM and quality measures as associated with the MDS assessment•Demonstrates excellent time management and organization skills•Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement•Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills•Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines•In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care in long-term care settings.QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum: Graduate of a LPN Vocational programPreferred: Bachelor's degree in NursingExperience: Minimum: 2 years of Long-Term Care Experience Preferred: 4 years of long-term care experience Licensure: NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) current, unrestricted licensureCertification: RAC-CT certification preferredPAY RATE: $29 - $32 per hour, dependent upon experienceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)