Regional MDS Consultant, Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialist

Aviata Health Group is looking for qualifiedRegional MDS Consultant/Clinical Reimbursement Specialistto join our family! We are searching for aRegional MDS Consultant/Clinical Reimbursment Specialistto join our community that is employee focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. Regional Experience preferred, but not required. Benefits • Pay rate:Competitive salary • Access to online learning 24/7:. Use it for free to help satisfy your state specific licensure requirements. • Health insurance for the entire family • 401k with a match! Responsibilities • Serve as the primary resource person to facility MDS Coordinators related to HCS’s processing of the MDS. • Conduct orientation sessions to all employees involved in the MDS process. • Provide ongoing education for employees involved in HCS processing as deemed necessary and assigned by supervisor. • Maintain current working knowledge of MDS and ensure regulatory change are applied to the program and functional. • List and track support calls to assist in training and staff development. • Advise supervisor and HCS liaison of support items that require program adaptations or enhancements. • Develop training materials and distribute to facility staff as needed. • Update the MDS User Manual as necessary. • Travel to facilities as needed to evaluate facility production and train facility staff. • Create weekly update of current HCS MDS issues being addressed, fix-it procedural guides and other information and issue to the facilities. • Review facility processing and advise Administrator of abnormal trends. • Prepare and submit reports on facility operations, as required. • Attend and/or conduct meetings, as required, to carry out responsibilities. • Ensure adequate preparation for, and participate in, regulatory compliance surveys. • Must stay in compliance with all state, federal, and government agencies. • Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction. • Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction. • Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an RN. • Experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities. • Must have extensive working knowledge in the following: the MDS completion process, the HCS MDS Program and it functionality in the long term care environment. • Preferred experience in a multi-site, regional capacity. • Two (2)-Three (3) years of experience as a MDS Coordinator. • RAC-CT or RNAC preferred. • Leadership and supervisory experience preferred. • You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done. We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our "people first" philosophy We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.