Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialist (MDS Leader) – Iowa

Accura HealthCare has an opportunity to add a Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialist (MDS Leader) to our team.

Our Central to Eastern Iowa region currently supports seven of our facilities (Pleasantville, Knoxville, Marshalltown, two locations in Newton and Cascade and Cresco are our Northeastern Iowa communities).

As identified, majority of our communities are within an hour radius of the Des Moines metro area.

Depending on where you live, outlining communities within this region could require a 2-3 hour commute.

This role is four days in the field, traveling to and providing hands on, overarching MDS leadership support to clinical and operational leaders at the facility level.

One day a week is allotted for administrative responsibilities, where you may work remotely, from your home office.

Given the Regional Clinical Reimbursement Specialist is a field position, a vehicle is included as part of the compensation package.The Clinical Reimbursement Specialist reports directly to the Senior Director of Clinical Reimbursement and will be responsible for providing consulting, services, support, and training to ensure our communities receive accurate reimbursement.

This individual’s responsibilities will include our Restorative Program.This individual will support and provide technical assistance to the Directors of Nursing and MDS Coordinators through audits, training, onsite visits, web sessions, etc.

This individual will help develop and improve processes to ensure MDS accuracy and timeliness.The role will complete audits of MDS data in Point Click Care and will work very closely supporting MDS Coordinators to assure compliance and a strong understanding of reimbursement regulations, documentation, policies, and processes as well as Quality Measures and Person Centered Care planning.

The individual will be a part of the Accura Resource Center and will work remotely supporting our facilities.

The position will involve frequent travel with some overnights required.Requirements and Qualifications: Licensed RN 2 years experience in long-term care with proven leadership and management skills 2 years current experience in Clinical Reimbursement/MDS Proficiency with Point Click Care (PCC) preferred Strong knowledge of Medicare reimbursement regulations with specific focus on PDPM Working knowledge of nursing and rehabilitation services provided in long-term care settings along with the MDS process, resident/patient care, and nursing standards of practice.

Knowledge of long-term care regulations and procedures as well as use of medical and nursing equipment and medicationsAccura HealthCare embraces a unique upside-down culture, putting residents and direct-care staff at the top level of the organization.

Our Resource Center associates play a key role in supporting Accuras purpose, to care for others and advancing the mission, to be partners in care and family for life and are expected to provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating and upholding our values of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness through the development of strong relationships, servant leadership, and effective communication and follow-up.Accura HealthCare, an Equal Opportunity Employer and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, and growing