Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Educate providers of care
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who will enhance the quality of clinical documentation related to patient care. The ideal candidate should be a licensed RN with substantial clinical experience or a certified coding professional with extensive inpatient coding experience

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 is responsible for reviewing death medical records to ensure the severity of illness and risk of mortality has been captured at the highest level.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who will enhance the quality of clinical documentation related to patient care. The ideal candidate should be a licensed RN with substantial clinical experience or a certified coding professional with extensive inpatient coding experience.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers of care
  • improve quality and completeness
  • accurately reflect patient's severity

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • improving patient care
  • supportive work environment

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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