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 (RN) to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care and resource utilization. The role requires extensive clinical experience or coding certification, and it focuses on collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve documentation practices

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 and resource utilization. The role requires extensive clinical experience or coding certification, and it focuses on collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve documentation practices.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers of care
  • improve quality and completeness
  • accurate patient severity reflection

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
  • CCS certification and 6 years inpatient coding
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

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