Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
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 is a registered nurse or a coding professional, tasked with enhancing clinical documentation quality and ensuring accurate coding for reimbursement. The role requires collaboration with healthcare providers and offers competitive benefits

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 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.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a registered nurse or a coding professional, tasked with enhancing clinical documentation quality and ensuring accurate coding for reimbursement. The role requires collaboration with healthcare providers and offers competitive benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers of care
  • analyze health record documentation
  • facilitate clarification of clinical documentation

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
  • 4 years inpatient clinical experience
  • CCS certification and 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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