How to get experience as an MDS coordinator?

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I think it would be the perfect job for me. I’ve worked in long term care for a year. I tried applying for the first MDS Coordinator position I saw but they wouldn’t hire me because I don’t have experience. 
 

how am I supposed to get some experience if they won’t hire me because I don’t have experience? ?

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there are training programs and certs for that, you learn about the billing codes

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From American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination

MDS Essentials: An Introduction to the MDS 3.0

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Are you new to the MDS process? Start with MDS Essentials: An Introduction to the MDS 3.0 is a ten-session virtual workshop that moves through the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual, helping you to understand the intent, rationale, and coding requirements of each MDS item set, Care Area Assessments, care plans, and scheduling. The program is perfect for a new NAC with less than six months of experience. Find out more.

 

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