Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
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Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Educate providers on admission types
** 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 certified coding professional. The role involves enhancing the quality of clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care for reimbursement purposes. **

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 certified coding professional. The role involves enhancing the quality of clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care for reimbursement purposes. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers on admission types
  • analyze health record documentation
  • facilitate clarification of documentation

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
  • 4 years inpatient clinical experience
  • CCS certification
  • 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
  • Current CCDS

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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