Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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 either a registered nurse with significant inpatient experience or a coding professional with CCS certification. The role focuses on enhancing clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care and resource utilization, while also providing education to healthcare staff

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 is either a registered nurse with significant inpatient experience or a coding professional with CCS certification. The role focuses on enhancing clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care and resource utilization, while also providing education to healthcare staff.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers of care
  • improve quality of documentation

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative health care organization
  • teamwork and diversity
  • 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

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