Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Review death medical records
Improve clinical documentation quality
Ensure severity of illness captured
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist with a nursing background to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. The role involves collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure accurate medical records that reflect patient care and support appropriate reimbursement. **

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist is responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation to ensure that the information in the medical record accurately reflects the patient's severity of illness, clinical needs, and utilization of resources.
  • This position works with the providers of care to capture the clinical care in a code format for reimbursement and to ensure UAMS has the correct case mix.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist with a nursing background to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. The role involves collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure accurate medical records that reflect patient care and support appropriate reimbursement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • improve clinical documentation quality
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers on admission types
  • analyze health record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • improving patient care focus

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
  • 4 years inpatient clinical experience
  • experience in Quality, Case Management, Clinical Audit, or Data Abstraction
  • OR Coding professional with CCS certification
  • 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
  • Current CCDS

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