Regional MDS Specialist

Job overview

The Regional MDS Specialist role is onsite in Sandusky, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Otterbein SeniorLife’s MDS teams and Corporate Clinical Quality Department across multiple locations. The specialist promotes accurate assessments, coding, reimbursement, and quality measures through education, audits, and guidance. By supporting MDS nurses and interdisciplinary teams, the role helps strengthen clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and care planning across the organization’s communities.

What you'll do

• Partner with location leadership and MDS nurses to meet MDS goals
• collaborate with the MDS Transition Nurse during transitions and new developments
• educate MDS teams on coding, reimbursement, systems, and CMS and Ohio regulations
• orient new MDS nurses
• guide assessment and care-planning practices and conduct care-plan audits
• oversee MDS accuracy, quality metrics, and documentation in the EMR
• analyze reimbursement results and identify Medicaid case-mix opportunities
• participate in provider organizations and mock surveys
• build professional relationships and collaborate with internal departments and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional mds specialist

sandusky oh

otterbein seniorlife

mds

clinical quality

mds coding

care planning

quality measures

cms compliance

ohio regulations

rn preferred

mds certification plus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• vision and dental insurance
• pet and life insurance
• EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO accruing from day one
• paid holidays
• DailyPay
• tuition reimbursement and discounts
• crisis fund
• legal and identity theft protection
• development resources.

Why this role

Requires 8–10 years of MDS experience and at least five years of clinical management experience; RN with BSN preferred, and MDS certification is a significant plus. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, pet and life insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, tuition support, and development resources.

About the employer

Otterbein SeniorLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.