Job Description

MDS/RAI Back-up

Applications are invited for the full-time position of MDS/RAI Back-up our 147 bed long-term care facility in Scarborough, Ontario.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Coding Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of ensuring correct coding of RAI MDS implementation throughout the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate must achieve 85% or greater on the Relias evaluation
• Candidate is results driven with proven ability to empower others to learn
• Candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate across disciplines
• Mentoring and Support of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Organized
• Proven ability to get things accomplished
• Good time management skills
• In-depth knowledge of RAI-MDS
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate to the interdisciplinary team and others
• Comfortable presenting/teaching others
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Resident focused
• Proficient computer skills
• Looks at the resident from a holistic viewpoint
• Look at resident issues from more than one disciplines perspective
• Promotes brainstorming
• Strengthens the importance and role of each team member in meeting the residents needs
• RAP’s communication tool or RAPs meetings to look at desired outcomes for the resident based on identified issues/strengths
• Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times.
• In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy.
• Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk.
• Coordinates the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines.
• Understands how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes
• Understands and provides critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation. (Resident, unit, facility region etc.)
• Articulates for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool including how RAP triggers and care plans enhance quality care.
• Articulates the financial implications of coding inconsistencies
• Acts as key contact and liaison with: RHA/AH&W/CIHI/PCC or others as appropriate on RAI data
• Develops facility specific material within the PCC program as required
• Facilitates response and correction of submission errors with facility staff
• Coaches key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG III patient classification levels
• Develops and introduces processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content.
• Facilitates audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy.
• Develops systems to decrease coding error rates
• Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement
• Keeps current on RAI trends
• Responsible for Clinical and Admin Setup role to support MDS within PCC software program
• Interprets reports generated by RHA’s/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for facility leadership
• Understands the development of RAP’s, quality indicators and RUG case mix products

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Practical Nurse with good standing CNO credentials
• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care
• Knowledge of: InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.
• Working Knowledge of: Project Management Principles, Industry Knowledge, Principles of Adult Education, Facilitation, Problem Solving, Continuous Quality Improvement Principles, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• 3-5 years experience with MDS
• Preferably with Project Management experience

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.