Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on clinical nature of the role).
Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Interact with physicians and staff
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-RN to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes. Candidates should be registered nurses with significant clinical experience or certified coding professionals with extensive 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 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-RN to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes. Candidates should be registered nurses with significant clinical experience or certified coding professionals with extensive coding experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • interact with physicians and staff

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
  • CCDS certification

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