MDS Coordinator
MDS Coordinator
Shift: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Pay Rate: $59.49 - $72/hr DOE
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:
Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation.
Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults.
What You’ll Do as an MDS Coordinator:
As the MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely scheduling, completion, and transmission of MDS assessments. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Medicare, OBRA, and Title 22 regulations while supporting care planning and reimbursement processes. This position serves as a liaison between interdisciplinary teams and state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Ensure compliance with all Medicare, OBRA, and Title 22 guidelines.
- Review and confirm Medicare entitlement and eligibility for prospective residents.
- Conduct utilization review (UR) and support reimbursement processes.
- Oversee the collection of data for MDS assessments and care plans.
- Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in relevant committees and communicate pertinent issues and resolutions.
- Input or supervise MDS assessment entries, transmit data to the state, and obtain validation reports.
- Manage the care planning process to ensure timely and appropriate updates.
- Perform chart audits to confirm documentation supports MDS submissions.
- Identify residents with significant changes in condition, initiate assessments, and manage interdisciplinary communication.
- Monitor and ensure MDS documentation and charting support regulatory and billing requirements.
- Provide timely completion of reports and communicate updates to relevant departments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Why You Should Work for Us as an MDS Coordinator:
- Full Benefits – Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for team members working 20+ hours/week.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan – Voluntary participation available.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begin accruing PTO on your first day.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for full-time and $2,625/year for part-time employees (clinical tracks).
- Commuter Check Program – Save on eligible commuting expenses.
- Weekday Shuttle Services – To and from Glen Park BART station.
- Referral Bonus – Earn $1,000 for every successful referral hired.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential mental health and well-being support.
- Access to LifeMart – Exclusive discounts on everyday products and services.
These are just a few of the many benefits available to our team members.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and a current, valid California RN license required.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the RAI process, Medicare regulations, and CMS/state documentation guidelines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
- Ability to sit at a computer and use electronic systems for extended periods.
- Comfortable communicating with residents, families, and team members across departments.
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
MDS | Registered Nurse | Long-Term Care | Medicare | OBRA | CMS | Skilled Nursing
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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